At a glance
Reported students
212
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
449.5
Northend Elementary School: 212 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
11.3:1 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
- 260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Northend Elementary School
Northend Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in New Britain. It is one of 14 current school records connected to New Britain School District. NCES reports 212 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, 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 (67%) and Black (17.5%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. 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 Northend Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.8 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
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.1%
- Hispanic67%
- Black17.5%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
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 New Britain School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Chamberlain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
402 reported students
Holmes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Gaffney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Vance Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
438 reported students
Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
Public schools near Northend Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Elementary School Elementary · New Britain School District | KG–05 | 438 | 0.7 mi |
| Smith Elementary School Elementary · New Britain School District | KG–05 | 461 | 1.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · New Britain School District | KG–05 | 552 | 1.3 mi |
| Mary E. Griswold School Elementary · Berlin School District | PK–05 | 513 | 1.4 mi |
| Smalley Elementary School Elementary · New Britain School District | KG–05 | 594 | 1.5 mi |
| Chamberlain Elementary School Elementary · New Britain School District | KG–05 | 402 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northend Elementary School
What grades does Northend Elementary School serve?
Northend Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Britain School District.
How many students attend Northend Elementary School?
Northend Elementary School reported 212 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northend Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 212 students and 18.8 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 Northend Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northend Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Britain School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northend Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.2% 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 Northend Elementary School in?
Northend Elementary School is part of New Britain School District, based in New Britain, CT, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northend Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vance Elementary School (0.7 mi), Smith Elementary School (1.1 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.