- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Hill School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090384000786 · Rocky Hill, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 10.9:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Hill High School (738 students)
West Hill School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Hill Hig
Rocky Hill High School
738 students
- Albert D. Gris
Albert D. Griswold Middle School
622 students
- Myrtle H. Stev
Myrtle H. Stevens School
401 students
- This school
West Hill School
392 students
- Moser School
Moser School
369 students
What this shows West Hill School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hill School compares
West Hill School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$24,269
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
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.
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
District finance for Rocky Hill School District reports $24,269 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~392 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.