Enrollment
394
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tashua School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tashua School
Tashua School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Trumbull, Connecticut, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Connecticut schools and 17% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.3% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Connecticut average.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 233 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Trumbull's elementary schools, it stands alongside Booth Hill School (522 students): Tashua School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.5:1).
Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students) and Madison Middle School (857 students) alongside Tashua School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tashua School compares
Tashua School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trumbull School District, which includes Tashua School.
$20,688
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 17.0%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tashua School a good school?
Tashua School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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