- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Haven, CT
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090495001040
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #6 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090495001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Washington School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 090495001040 · West Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 10:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Haven High School (1,813 students)
Washington School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Washington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Haven Hig
West Haven High School
1,813 students
- Harry M. Baile
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
885 students
- Carrigan 5/6 I
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
829 students
- Savin Rock Com 459
Savin Rock Community School
459 students
- Forest School 428
Forest School
428 students
- This school 321
Washington School
321 students
What this shows Washington School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School compares
Washington School is a shrinking 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
10:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$21,199
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Washington School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for West Haven School District reports $21,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savin Rock Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in West Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Standard public school
608 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Savin Rock Community School
Standard public school
459 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Forest School
Standard public school
428 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Alma E. Pagels School
Standard public school
364 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Seth G. Haley School
Standard public school
332 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Edith E. Mackrille School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 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% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Washington School rank among schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #6 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in West Haven School District?
Besides Washington School, West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students), Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students), and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students). See the West Haven School District district page for the complete list.