At a glance
Reported students
519
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School: 519 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 526
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in East Hartford. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East Hartford School District. NCES reports 519 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47%) and Black (27.2%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.7%
- Hispanic47%
- Black27.2%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Hartford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Governor William Pitkin School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
345 reported students
Robert J. O'Brien School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
344 reported students
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Dr. John A. Langford School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
316 reported students
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
310 reported students
Anna E. Norris School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
279 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor William Pitkin School Elementary · East Hartford School District | KG–05 | 345 | 0.6 mi |
| Joseph O. Goodwin School Elementary · East Hartford School District | KG–05 | 334 | 0.8 mi |
| Naubuc School Elementary · Glastonbury School District | KG–05 | 441 | 1.3 mi |
| Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School Elementary · Capitol Region Education Council | PK–05 | 456 | 1.8 mi |
| Hebron Avenue School Elementary · Glastonbury School District | KG–05 | 458 | 2.1 mi |
| Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University Elementary · Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) | PK–05 | 481 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School
What grades does Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School serve?
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Hartford School District.
How many students attend Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School?
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School reported 519 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 526 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 519 students and 40.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Hartford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School in?
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is part of East Hartford School District, based in East Hartford, CT, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Governor William Pitkin School (0.6 mi), Joseph O. Goodwin School (0.8 mi), Naubuc School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.