- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Torrington, CT
Vogel-Wetmore School
Federal NCES profile for Vogel-Wetmore School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090459001211
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vogel-Wetmore School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vogel-Wetmore School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vogel-Wetmore School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Torrington, CT.
School address
District: Torrington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090459001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Vogel-Wetmore School grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 090459001211 · Torrington, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 11:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrington High School (1,034 students)
Vogel-Wetmore School grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Vogel-Wetmore 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
- Torringford Sc
Torringford School
583 students
- This school
Vogel-Wetmore School
529 students
- Forbes School 309
Forbes School
309 students
- Southwest Scho 289
Southwest School
289 students
What this shows Vogel-Wetmore School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vogel-Wetmore School compares
Vogel-Wetmore School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 43.7%
African American 7.8%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Vogel-Wetmore 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 Vogel-Wetmore 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 |
| Torringford School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forbes School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vogel-Wetmore 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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vogel-Wetmore School
How many students attend Vogel-Wetmore School?
Vogel-Wetmore School has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Torrington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vogel-Wetmore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vogel-Wetmore School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Vogel-Wetmore School?
55.1% of students at Vogel-Wetmore School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vogel-Wetmore School?
The largest demographic group at Vogel-Wetmore School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Torrington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vogel-Wetmore School?
Vogel-Wetmore School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Vogel-Wetmore School rank among elementary schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Vogel-Wetmore School ranks #3 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 Vogel-Wetmore School, Torrington School District also operates Torrington High School (1,034 students), Torrington Middle School (981 students), and Torringford School (583 students). See the Torrington School District district page for the complete list.