Enrollment
341
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090309000662
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School — Norwalk, CT
Federal NCES profile for Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School reports 341 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% below the Connecticut average and 39% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norwalk School District spends $27,445 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.3% from local sources (property taxes), 23.3% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,445
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 341 Top 34% in Connecticut — larger than 66% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.6% -13% vs state
NCES ID 090309000662
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
White 34.6%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.5%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk School District, which includes Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School.
$27,445
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
Similar other schools in Norwalk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kendall College & Career Academy
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416 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary School
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408 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Fox Run Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Naramake Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Side By Side Charter School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Norwalk Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
187 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
How many students attend Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a other school in Norwalk, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norwalk, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.