- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thomaston, CT
Thomaston Center School
Federal NCES profile for Thomaston Center School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090450001117
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomaston Center School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Thomaston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomaston Center School has class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomaston Center School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thomaston, CT.
School address
District: Thomaston School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090450001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Thomaston Center School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090450001117 · Thomaston, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 15.1:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomaston High School (307 students)
Thomaston Center School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Thomaston Center School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomaston High
Thomaston High School
307 students
- Black Rock Sch
Black Rock School
259 students
- This school
Thomaston Center School
196 students
What this shows Thomaston Center School reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomaston Center School compares
Thomaston Center 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 92% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Thomaston Center School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Thomaston School District reports $24,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomaston Center School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Rock School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomaston Center School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomaston Center School
How many students attend Thomaston Center School?
Thomaston Center School has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thomaston, CT. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomaston Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomaston Center School is 15.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomaston Center School?
31.1% of students at Thomaston Center School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomaston Center School?
The largest demographic group at Thomaston Center School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Thomaston, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomaston Center School?
Thomaston Center School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
How does Thomaston Center School rank among public schools in Thomaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomaston Center School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thomaston, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Thomaston School District?
Besides Thomaston Center School, Thomaston School District also operates Thomaston High School (307 students) and Black Rock School (259 students). See the Thomaston School District district page for the complete list.