Enrollment
420
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, CT
Worthington Hooker School
Federal NCES profile for Worthington Hooker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090279000588
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthington Hooker School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Worthington Hooker School has class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Hooker School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worthington Hooker School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worthington Hooker School
Worthington Hooker School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 420 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #298, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 700 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clinton Avenue School (446 students): Worthington Hooker School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 10.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Worthington Hooker 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 Worthington Hooker School compares
Worthington Hooker 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$21,911
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
Counselors0.6 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
African American 32.1%
White 31.2%
Asian 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Worthington Hooker School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Worthington Hooker School.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
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 Worthington Hooker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthington Hooker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clinton Avenue School
Standard public school
446 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness
Standard public school
434 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
Standard public school
408 students 12:1 students per teacher
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
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
348 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Worthington Hooker School
How many students attend Worthington Hooker School?
Worthington Hooker School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Hooker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Hooker School is 13.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worthington Hooker School?
22.1% of students at Worthington Hooker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthington Hooker School?
The largest demographic group at Worthington Hooker School is African American at 32.1% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthington Hooker School?
Worthington Hooker School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Worthington Hooker School rank among elementary schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Hooker School ranks #4 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.
Is Worthington Hooker School a good school?
Worthington Hooker School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 New Haven School District?
Besides Worthington Hooker 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.
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