- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CT
Turkey Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Turkey Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090321000689
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turkey Hill School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Turkey Hill School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turkey Hill School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orange, CT.
School address
District: Orange School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090321000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Turkey Hill School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090321000689 · Orange, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 11.9:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Peck Place School (386 students)
Turkey Hill School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Turkey Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peck Place Sch
Peck Place School
386 students
- Race Brook Sch
Race Brook School
375 students
- This school
Turkey Hill School
297 students
- Mary L. Tracy
Mary L. Tracy School
195 students
What this shows Turkey Hill School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turkey Hill School compares
Turkey Hill 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,660
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
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Turkey Hill School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange School District reports $22,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turkey Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Place School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Race Brook School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary L. Tracy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turkey Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
2 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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turkey Hill School
How many students attend Turkey Hill School?
Turkey Hill School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CT. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Hill School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Turkey Hill School?
8.3% of students at Turkey Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turkey Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Turkey Hill School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Orange, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turkey Hill School?
Turkey Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Turkey Hill School rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Turkey Hill School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange School District?
Besides Turkey Hill School, Orange School District also operates Peck Place School (386 students), Race Brook School (375 students), and Mary L. Tracy School (195 students). See the Orange School District district page for the complete list.