Enrollment
156
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington Depot, CT
Washington Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090353000735
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
Washington Primary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Regional School District 12 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Primary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Primary School
Washington Primary School is a small combined-grade school in Washington Depot, Connecticut, enrolling 156 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Connecticut schools, with 156 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Regional School District 12 spends $32,073 per pupil, 34% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Regional School District 12 also operates Shepaug Valley School (486 students) and Booth Free School (86 students) alongside Washington Primary 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 Washington Primary School compares
Washington Primary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,073
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Washington Primary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Regional School District 12, which includes Washington Primary School.
$32,073
Per student
+34%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+93%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.1%
State 14.2%
Federal 2.7%
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 Washington Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepaug Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Free School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Burnham School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Washington Primary School's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Primary School
How many students attend Washington Primary School?
Washington Primary School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington Depot, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Washington Primary School?
20.4% of students at Washington Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Primary School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Washington Depot, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Primary School?
Washington Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Washington Primary School a good school?
Washington Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. 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 Regional School District 12?
Besides Washington Primary School, Regional School District 12 also operates Shepaug Valley School (486 students), Booth Free School (86 students), and The Burnham School (68 students). See the Regional School District 12 district page for the complete list.
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