At a glance
Reported students
358
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
358
Samuel Huntington School: 358 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
13.2:1 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
- 299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Samuel Huntington School
Samuel Huntington School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Norwich. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Norwich School District. NCES reports 358 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (35.5%) and White (30.4%). English learners represent 15.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Samuel Huntington School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.2 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
- 15.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.4%
- Hispanic35.5%
- Black17.9%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Norwich School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John B. Stanton School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Moriarty Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
Veterans' Memorial School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
Thomas W. Mahan School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
257 reported students
Uncas Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
232 reported students
Wequonnoc Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
197 reported students
Public schools near Samuel Huntington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John B. Stanton School Elementary · Norwich School District | KG–05 | 382 | 1.9 mi |
| Moriarty Magnet School Elementary · Norwich School District | PK–05 | 404 | 2.4 mi |
| Uncas Elementary School Elementary · Norwich School District | PK–05 | 232 | 2.7 mi |
| Thomas W. Mahan School Elementary · Norwich School District | PK–05 | 257 | 2.8 mi |
| Wequonnoc Magnet School Elementary · Norwich School District | KG–05 | 197 | 2.8 mi |
| Fields Memorial School Elementary · Bozrah School District | PK–08 | 180 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Huntington School
What grades does Samuel Huntington School serve?
Samuel Huntington School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norwich School District.
How many students attend Samuel Huntington School?
Samuel Huntington School reported 358 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 299 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Samuel Huntington School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 358 students and 27.2 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 Samuel Huntington School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Samuel Huntington School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwich School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Samuel Huntington School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.6% 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 Samuel Huntington School in?
Samuel Huntington School is part of Norwich School District, based in Norwich, CT, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Samuel Huntington School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John B. Stanton School (1.9 mi), Moriarty Magnet School (2.4 mi), Uncas Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.