- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stafford Springs, CT
Stafford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090429001503
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Stafford Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stafford Springs, CT.
School address
District: Stafford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090429001503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Stafford Elementary School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 090429001503 · Stafford Springs, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 10:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford High School (357 students)
Stafford Elementary School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stafford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stafford Elementary School
438 students
- Stafford High
Stafford High School
357 students
- Stafford Middl
Stafford Middle School
285 students
- West Stafford
West Stafford School
176 students
What this shows Stafford Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Elementary School compares
Stafford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,747
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Stafford Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stafford School District reports $25,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Stafford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Elementary School
How many students attend Stafford Elementary School?
Stafford Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stafford Springs, CT. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stafford Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Stafford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Stafford Springs, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Elementary School?
Stafford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stafford Elementary School rank among public schools in Stafford Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stafford Springs, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stafford School District?
Besides Stafford Elementary School, Stafford School District also operates Stafford High School (357 students), Stafford Middle School (285 students), and West Stafford School (176 students). See the Stafford School District district page for the complete list.