Enrollment
289
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomfield, CT
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090033001565
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Bloomfield, CT.
School address
District: Bloomfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090033001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bloomfield, Connecticut, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.7% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 289 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 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Bloomfield School District spends $32,909 per pupil, 38% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Bloomfield's public schools, it stands alongside Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students): Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 23.1:1).
Bloomfield School District also operates Bloomfield High School (528 students) and Laurel School (247 students) alongside Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet 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 Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School compares
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$32,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 44.3%
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield School District, which includes Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School.
$32,909
Per student
+38%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+98%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.9%
State 30.3%
Federal 8.8%
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 Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metacomet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Bloomfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
Standard public school
855 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Academy of International Studies 6-12
Standard public school
697 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Museum Academy
Standard public school
511 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Laurel School
Standard public school
247 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Global Experience Magnet School
Standard public school
175 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~289 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
How many students attend Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School?
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School?
37.7% of students at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School?
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School rank among schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Bloomfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
Is Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School a good school?
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Bloomfield School District?
Besides Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School, Bloomfield School District also operates Bloomfield High School (528 students), Laurel School (247 students), and Carmen Arace Intermediate School (210 students). See the Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.
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