- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgewater, CT
The Burnham School
Federal NCES profile for The Burnham School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090353000734
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Burnham School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 68
- students enrolled
The Burnham School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Regional School District 12 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
The Burnham School held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.9 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090353000734 · Bridgewater, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 11.3:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepaug Valley School (486 students)
The Burnham School held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.9 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
The Burnham School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shepaug Valley
Shepaug Valley School
486 students
- Washington Pri 156
Washington Primary School
156 students
- Booth Free Sch 86
Booth Free School
86 students
- This school 68
The Burnham School
68 students
What this shows The Burnham School reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Burnham School compares
The Burnham 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$32,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.1 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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, The Burnham School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 12 reports $32,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Burnham School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepaug Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Free School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Burnham School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Burnham School
How many students attend The Burnham School?
The Burnham School has 68 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgewater, CT. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Burnham School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Burnham School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% 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 The Burnham School?
16.7% of students at The Burnham School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Burnham School?
The largest demographic group at The Burnham School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Bridgewater, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Burnham School?
The Burnham School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Regional School District 12?
Besides The Burnham School, Regional School District 12 also operates Shepaug Valley School (486 students), Washington Primary School (156 students), and Booth Free School (86 students). See the Regional School District 12 district page for the complete list.