Enrollment
583
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Torringford School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Torringford School
Torringford School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Torrington, Connecticut, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Torrington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vogel-Wetmore School (529 students): Torringford School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 11:1).
Torrington School District also operates Torrington High School (1,034 students) and Torrington Middle School (981 students) alongside Torringford 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 Torringford School compares
Torringford 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 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Torrington School District, which includes Torringford School.
$24,107
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 42.8%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
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 (~583 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Torringford School a good school?
Torringford School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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