Enrollment
440
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cromwell, CT
Woodside Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Woodside Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090099001432
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside Intermediate School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cromwell · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cromwell, CT.
School address
District: Cromwell School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090099001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodside Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodside Intermediate School
Woodside Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cromwell, Connecticut, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Cromwell School District also operates Cromwell High School (515 students) and Cromwell Middle School (448 students) alongside Woodside Intermediate 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 Woodside Intermediate School compares
Woodside Intermediate 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,119
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Woodside Intermediate School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cromwell School District, which includes Woodside Intermediate School.
$21,119
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 28.7%
Federal 6.7%
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 Woodside Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cromwell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edna C. Stevens School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodside Intermediate School
How many students attend Woodside Intermediate School?
Woodside Intermediate School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cromwell, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Intermediate School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodside Intermediate School?
19.3% of students at Woodside Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Woodside Intermediate School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Cromwell, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside Intermediate School?
Woodside Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodside Intermediate School rank among public schools in Cromwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cromwell, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cromwell on the city page.
Is Woodside Intermediate School a good school?
Woodside Intermediate School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Cromwell School District?
Besides Woodside Intermediate School, Cromwell School District also operates Cromwell High School (515 students), Cromwell Middle School (448 students), and Edna C. Stevens School (413 students). See the Cromwell School District district page for the complete list.
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