Enrollment
242
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naugatuck, CT
Western School
Federal NCES profile for Western School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090264000508
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Naugatuck · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Western School has class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT.
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090264000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western School
Western School is a small elementary school in Naugatuck, Connecticut, enrolling 242 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Connecticut schools and 33% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Naugatuck's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maple Hill School (464 students): Western School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students) and City Hill Middle School (614 students) alongside Western 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 Western School compares
Western 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 96% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$20,925
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Western School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naugatuck School District, which includes Western School.
$20,925
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Western School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hop Brook Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Street Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Naugatuck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maple Hill School
Standard public school
464 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hop Brook Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Cross Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
311 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Intermediate School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Salem School
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Andrew Avenue School
Standard public school
221 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western School
How many students attend Western School?
Western School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naugatuck, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western School is 16.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western School?
43.0% of students at Western School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western School?
The largest demographic group at Western School is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Naugatuck, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western School?
Western School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western School rank among elementary schools in Naugatuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Western School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Naugatuck, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naugatuck on the city page.
Is Western School a good school?
Western School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. 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 Naugatuck School District?
Besides Western School, Naugatuck School District also operates Naugatuck High School (1,202 students), City Hill Middle School (614 students), and Maple Hill School (464 students). See the Naugatuck School District district page for the complete list.
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