- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Simsbury, CT
Tootin' Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Tootin' Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090411000816
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tootin' Hills School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 368
- students enrolled
Tootin' Hills School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Simsbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090411000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Tootin' Hills School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090411000816 · West Simsbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 13.1:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Simsbury High School (1,187 students)
Tootin' Hills School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Tootin' Hills School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simsbury High
Simsbury High School
1,187 students
- Squadron Line
Squadron Line School
710 students
- Henry James Me
Henry James Memorial School
685 students
- Latimer Lane S
Latimer Lane School
483 students
- Central School 393
Central School
393 students
- This school 368
Tootin' Hills School
368 students
What this shows Tootin' Hills School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tootin' Hills School compares
Tootin' Hills 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,454
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Tootin' Hills School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Simsbury School District reports $23,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tootin' Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simsbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Squadron Line School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry James Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latimer Lane School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tootin' Hills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tootin' Hills School
How many students attend Tootin' Hills School?
Tootin' Hills School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Simsbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tootin' Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tootin' Hills School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tootin' Hills School?
10.7% of students at Tootin' Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tootin' Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Tootin' Hills School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in West Simsbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tootin' Hills School?
Tootin' Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Simsbury School District?
Besides Tootin' Hills School, Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students), Squadron Line School (710 students), and Henry James Memorial School (685 students). See the Simsbury School District district page for the complete list.