Enrollment
297
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turkey Hill School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turkey Hill School
Turkey Hill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Orange, Connecticut, enrolling 297 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Orange's elementary schools, it stands alongside Peck Place School (386 students): Turkey Hill School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Orange School District also operates Peck Place School (386 students) and Race Brook School (375 students) alongside Turkey Hill 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 Turkey Hill School compares
Turkey Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,682
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange School District, which includes Turkey Hill School.
$21,682
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 18.7%
Federal 3.9%
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 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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- 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.
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 (~297 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Turkey Hill School a good school?
Turkey Hill School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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