Enrollment
196
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomaston Center School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomaston Center School
Thomaston Center School is a small elementary school in Thomaston, Connecticut, enrolling 196 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Connecticut schools and 25% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.1% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Connecticut schools, with 196 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Thomaston School District also operates Thomaston High School (307 students) and Black Rock School (259 students) alongside Thomaston Center 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 Thomaston Center School compares
Thomaston Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,410
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomaston School District, which includes Thomaston Center School.
$22,410
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 42.4%
Federal 8.3%
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.
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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~196 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Thomaston on the city page.
Is Thomaston Center School a good school?
Thomaston Center School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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