- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Thalberg Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090423000840 · Southington, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.8:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington High School (1,905 students)
Thalberg Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Thalberg 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
- This school 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- Hatton Element 320
Hatton Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Thalberg Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thalberg Elementary School compares
Thalberg 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,700
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
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.
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
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~443 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.