Enrollment
452
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090537201222
The Gilbert School — Winsted, CT
Federal NCES profile for The Gilbert School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: The Gilbert School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Gilbert School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Gilbert School reports 452 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Connecticut average and 27% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 151 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Gilbert School District spends $587 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.1% from local sources (property taxes), 0.6% from the state, and 56.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Gilbert School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$587
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 151 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 452 Top 59% in Connecticut — larger than 41% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.6% +3% vs state
NCES ID 090537201222
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.8%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 151:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.5%
In-school suspensions 48
Out-of-school suspensions 31
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Gilbert School District, which includes The Gilbert School.
$587
Per student
-98%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
-97%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 0.6%
Federal 56.3%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Gilbert School
How many students attend The Gilbert School?
The Gilbert School has 452 students enrolled. It is a other school in Winsted, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Gilbert School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Gilbert School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Gilbert School?
37.6% of students at The Gilbert School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Gilbert School?
The largest demographic group at The Gilbert School is White at 66.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winsted, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Gilbert School?
The Gilbert School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.