- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Torrington, CT
Torringford School
Federal NCES profile for Torringford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090459000923
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torringford School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Torringford School has class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torringford School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Torrington, CT.
School address
District: Torrington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090459000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Torringford School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 090459000923 · Torrington, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 13:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrington High School (1,034 students)
Torringford School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Torringford School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrington Hig
Torrington High School
1,034 students
- Torrington Mid
Torrington Middle School
981 students
- This school
Torringford School
583 students
- Vogel-Wetmore
Vogel-Wetmore School
529 students
- Forbes School 309
Forbes School
309 students
- Southwest Scho 289
Southwest School
289 students
What this shows Torringford School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Torringford School compares
Torringford 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 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$24,026
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Torringford School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Torrington School District reports $24,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Torringford School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torrington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vogel-Wetmore School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forbes School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torringford School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Torrington
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Torringford School
How many students attend Torringford School?
Torringford School has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Torrington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torringford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Torringford School is 13:1, which is 7% 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 Torringford School?
56.0% of students at Torringford School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torringford School?
The largest demographic group at Torringford School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Torrington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torringford School?
Torringford School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Torringford School rank among elementary schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Torringford School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Torrington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Torrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrington School District?
Besides Torringford School, Torrington School District also operates Torrington High School (1,034 students), Torrington Middle School (981 students), and Vogel-Wetmore School (529 students). See the Torrington School District district page for the complete list.