Enrollment
392
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Hill, CT
West Hill School
Federal NCES profile for West Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090384000786
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hill School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rocky Hill · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hill School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hill School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rocky Hill, CT.
School address
District: Rocky Hill School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090384000786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hill School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hill School
West Hill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, enrolling 392 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Connecticut average.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and White (35%) (diversity index 64/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Rocky Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary (604 students): West Hill School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 15.1:1).
Rocky Hill School District also operates Rocky Hill High School (738 students) and Albert D. Griswold Middle School (622 students) alongside West 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 West Hill School compares
West 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$23,782
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
Asian 47.2%
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: Asian at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, West Hill School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocky Hill School District, which includes West Hill School.
$23,782
Per student
0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 22.4%
Federal 5.9%
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 West Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert D. Griswold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myrtle H. Stevens School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moser School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Rocky Hill
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Hill School
How many students attend West Hill School?
West Hill School has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Hill, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hill School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 West Hill School?
11.0% of students at West Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hill School?
The largest demographic group at West Hill School is Asian at 47.2% of enrollment, in Rocky Hill, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hill School?
West Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 West Hill School rank among schools in Rocky Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hill School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rocky Hill, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rocky Hill on the city page.
Is West Hill School a good school?
West Hill School earns 50/100 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 Rocky Hill School District?
Besides West Hill School, Rocky Hill School District also operates Rocky Hill High School (738 students), Albert D. Griswold Middle School (622 students), and Myrtle H. Stevens School (401 students). See the Rocky Hill School District district page for the complete list.
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