- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomaston, CT
Thomaston High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomaston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090450000908
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomaston High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Thomaston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomaston High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomaston High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thomaston, CT.
School address
District: Thomaston School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090450000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Thomaston High School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 090450000908 · Thomaston, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 9.3:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Black Rock School (259 students)
Thomaston High School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Thomaston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomaston High School
307 students
- Black Rock Sch
Black Rock School
259 students
- Thomaston Cent
Thomaston Center School
196 students
What this shows Thomaston High School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomaston High School compares
Thomaston High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Thomaston High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomaston Center School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomaston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Thomaston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomaston High School
How many students attend Thomaston High School?
Thomaston High School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomaston, CT. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomaston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomaston High School is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% 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 Thomaston High School?
25.2% of students at Thomaston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomaston High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomaston High School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Thomaston, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomaston High School?
Thomaston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Thomaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomaston High School ranks #1 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 High School, Thomaston School District also operates Black Rock School (259 students) and Thomaston Center School (196 students). See the Thomaston School District district page for the complete list.