- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Western School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090264000508 · Naugatuck, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 16.1:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Naugatuck High School (1,202 students)
Western School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Western School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naugatuck High
Naugatuck High School
1,202 students
- City Hill Midd
City Hill Middle School
614 students
- Maple Hill Sch 464
Maple Hill School
464 students
- Hop Brook Elem 312
Hop Brook Elementary School
312 students
- Cross Street I 311
Cross Street Intermediate School
311 students
- This school 242
Western School
242 students
What this shows Western School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western School compares
Western 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Naugatuck School District reports $20,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~242 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.