- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, CT
Wexler/Grant Community School
Federal NCES profile for Wexler/Grant Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090279000586
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wexler/Grant Community School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wexler/Grant Community School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wexler/Grant Community School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Wexler/Grant Community School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 090279000586 · New Haven, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 8.8:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Wexler/Grant Community School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Wexler/Grant Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilbur Cross H
Wilbur Cross High School
1,742 students
- James Hillhous
James Hillhouse High School
1,124 students
- Fair Haven Sch
Fair Haven School
734 students
- Hill Regional 625
Hill Regional Career High School
625 students
- Engineering - 608
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
608 students
- This school 194
Wexler/Grant Community School
194 students
What this shows Wexler/Grant Community School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wexler/Grant Community School compares
Wexler/Grant Community School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 140% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 140% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 9% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.0%
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
$22,543
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 5.7%
White 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Wexler/Grant Community School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Haven School District reports $22,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wexler/Grant Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wexler/Grant Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in New Haven
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Worthington Hooker School
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Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
Standard public school
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Booker T. Washington Academy
Standard public school
404 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood School
Standard public school
397 students 12.4:1 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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wexler/Grant Community School
How many students attend Wexler/Grant Community School?
Wexler/Grant Community School has 194 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wexler/Grant Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wexler/Grant Community School is 8.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 44% 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 Wexler/Grant Community School?
87.2% of students at Wexler/Grant Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wexler/Grant Community School?
The largest demographic group at Wexler/Grant Community School is African American at 61.3% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wexler/Grant Community School?
Wexler/Grant Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Wexler/Grant Community School rank among elementary schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Wexler/Grant Community School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, 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 New Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Wexler/Grant Community School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.