- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plantsville, CT
Strong Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Strong Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090423000839
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strong Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Plantsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Strong Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strong Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Plantsville, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Strong Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090423000839 · Plantsville, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 13.4:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington High School (1,905 students)
Strong Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Strong Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southington Hi
Southington High School
1,905 students
- Joseph a. Depa 671
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
671 students
- John F. Kenned 659
John F. Kennedy Middle School
659 students
- Derynoski Elem 549
Derynoski Elementary School
549 students
- Thalberg Eleme 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- This school 294
Strong Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Strong Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strong Elementary School compares
Strong 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 4.1%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Strong Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strong Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strong Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Plantsville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strong Elementary School
How many students attend Strong Elementary School?
Strong Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plantsville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strong Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strong Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strong Elementary School?
21.2% of students at Strong Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strong Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Strong Elementary School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Plantsville, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strong Elementary School?
Strong Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Strong Elementary School rank among public schools in Plantsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Strong Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Plantsville, 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 Southington School District?
Besides Strong Elementary School, Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students), Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle School (659 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.