- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trumbull, CT
Tashua School
Federal NCES profile for Tashua School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090462000936
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tashua School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Trumbull · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tashua School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tashua School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, CT.
School address
District: Trumbull School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090462000936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Tashua School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090462000936 · Trumbull, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 14.1:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Trumbull High School (2,152 students)
Tashua School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Tashua School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trumbull High
Trumbull High School
2,152 students
- Madison Middle 857
Madison Middle School
857 students
- Hillcrest Midd 792
Hillcrest Middle School
792 students
- Booth Hill Sch 522
Booth Hill School
522 students
- Frenchtown Ele 516
Frenchtown Elementary School
516 students
- This school 394
Tashua School
394 students
What this shows Tashua School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tashua School compares
Tashua 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 80% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,565
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 14.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Tashua School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trumbull School District reports $21,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tashua School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tashua School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary schools in Trumbull
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Booth Hill School
Standard public school
522 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Frenchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Middlebrook School
Standard public school
502 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Daniels Farm School
Standard public school
484 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jane Ryan School
Standard public school
438 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tashua School
How many students attend Tashua School?
Tashua School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trumbull, CT. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tashua School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tashua School is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tashua School?
7.3% of students at Tashua School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tashua School?
The largest demographic group at Tashua School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Trumbull, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tashua School?
Tashua School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Tashua School rank among elementary schools in Trumbull?
By Resource Investment Index, Tashua School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Trumbull on the city page.
What other schools are in Trumbull School District?
Besides Tashua School, Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students), Madison Middle School (857 students), and Hillcrest Middle School (792 students). See the Trumbull School District district page for the complete list.