- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tariffville, CT
Tariffville School
Federal NCES profile for Tariffville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090411000815
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tariffville School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 236
- students enrolled
Tariffville School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Simsbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090411000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Tariffville School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 090411000815 · Tariffville, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 11.8:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Simsbury High School (1,187 students)
Tariffville School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Tariffville School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simsbury High
Simsbury High School
1,187 students
- Squadron Line
Squadron Line School
710 students
- Henry James Me
Henry James Memorial School
685 students
- Latimer Lane S
Latimer Lane School
483 students
- Central School 393
Central School
393 students
- This school 236
Tariffville School
236 students
What this shows Tariffville School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tariffville School compares
Tariffville 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$23,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Tariffville School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Simsbury School District reports $23,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tariffville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simsbury High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Squadron Line School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry James Memorial School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latimer Lane School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tariffville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tariffville School
How many students attend Tariffville School?
Tariffville School has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tariffville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tariffville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tariffville School is 11.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Tariffville School?
27.0% of students at Tariffville School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tariffville School?
The largest demographic group at Tariffville School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Tariffville, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tariffville School?
Tariffville School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Simsbury School District?
Besides Tariffville School, Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students), Squadron Line School (710 students), and Henry James Memorial School (685 students). See the Simsbury School District district page for the complete list.