Enrollment
443
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southington, CT
Thalberg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thalberg 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 090423000840
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thalberg Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thalberg Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thalberg Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Southington, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thalberg Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thalberg Elementary School
Thalberg Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Southington, Connecticut, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Connecticut schools and 22% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Southington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Derynoski Elementary School (549 students): Thalberg Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.4:1).
Southington School District also operates Southington High School (1,905 students) and Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students) alongside Thalberg Elementary 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 Thalberg Elementary School compares
Thalberg Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,649
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Thalberg Elementary School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southington School District, which includes Thalberg Elementary School.
$20,649
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 31.6%
Federal 6.2%
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 Thalberg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thalberg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Southington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Derynoski Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Hatton Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Flanders Elementary School
Standard public school
259 students 10:1 students per teacher
Oshana Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thalberg Elementary School
How many students attend Thalberg Elementary School?
Thalberg Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thalberg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thalberg Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thalberg Elementary School?
15.8% of students at Thalberg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thalberg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thalberg Elementary School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Southington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thalberg Elementary School?
Thalberg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Thalberg Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Thalberg Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Southington, 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 Southington on the city page.
Is Thalberg Elementary School a good school?
Thalberg Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Southington School District?
Besides Thalberg 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.
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