- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pawcatuck, CT
West Vine Street School
Federal NCES profile for West Vine Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090438000883
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Vine Street School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 342
- students enrolled
West Vine Street School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stonington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090438000883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
West Vine Street School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090438000883 · Pawcatuck, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 8.6:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Stonington High School (543 students)
West Vine Street School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Vine Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stonington Hig
Stonington High School
543 students
- Deans Mill Sch
Deans Mill School
429 students
- Stonington Mid
Stonington Middle School
366 students
- This school
West Vine Street School
342 students
What this shows West Vine Street School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Vine Street School compares
West Vine Street 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,757
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, West Vine Street School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stonington School District reports $25,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Vine Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deans Mill School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonington Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Vine Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Vine Street School
How many students attend West Vine Street School?
West Vine Street School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pawcatuck, CT. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Vine Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Vine Street School is 8.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 Vine Street School?
36.4% of students at West Vine Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Vine Street School?
The largest demographic group at West Vine Street School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Pawcatuck, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Vine Street School?
West Vine Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Stonington School District?
Besides West Vine Street School, Stonington School District also operates Stonington High School (543 students), Deans Mill School (429 students), and Stonington Middle School (366 students). See the Stonington School District district page for the complete list.