- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tolland, CT
Tolland High School
Federal NCES profile for Tolland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090456000914
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tolland High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Tolland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tolland High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tolland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tolland, CT.
School address
District: Tolland School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090456000914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Tolland High School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 090456000914 · Tolland, CT High · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 10.8:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Birch Grove Primary School (532 students)
Tolland High School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Tolland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tolland High School
639 students
- Birch Grove Pr
Birch Grove Primary School
532 students
- Tolland Interm
Tolland Intermediate School
483 students
- Tolland Middle
Tolland Middle School
468 students
What this shows Tolland High School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tolland High School compares
Tolland High 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 74% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,572
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 4.1%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Tolland High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Tolland School District reports $21,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tolland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Grove Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolland Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tolland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tolland High School
How many students attend Tolland High School?
Tolland High School has 639 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tolland, CT. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolland High School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Tolland High School?
9.5% of students at Tolland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tolland High School?
The largest demographic group at Tolland High School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Tolland, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tolland High School?
Tolland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Tolland High School rank among public schools in Tolland?
By Resource Investment Index, Tolland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tolland, 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 Tolland School District?
Besides Tolland High School, Tolland School District also operates Birch Grove Primary School (532 students), Tolland Intermediate School (483 students), and Tolland Middle School (468 students). See the Tolland School District district page for the complete list.