Enrollment
321
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090495001040
Washington School — West Haven, CT
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington School reports 321 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% above the Connecticut average and 25% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Haven School District spends $25,524 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 52.1% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,524
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 321 Top 30% in Connecticut — larger than 70% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.5% +77% vs state
NCES ID 090495001040
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 22.1%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.4%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Haven School District, which includes Washington School.
$25,524
Per student
-10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 321 students enrolled. It is a other school in West Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington School?
64.5% of students at Washington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.