Enrollment
368
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tootin' Hills School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tootin' Hills School
Tootin' Hills School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Simsbury, Connecticut, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Connecticut average.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students) and Squadron Line School (710 students) alongside Tootin' Hills 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 Tootin' Hills School compares
Tootin' Hills 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,884
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simsbury School District, which includes Tootin' Hills School.
$22,884
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 23.1%
Federal 4.2%
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 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
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Tootin' Hills School a good school?
Tootin' Hills School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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