At a glance
Reported students
214
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266.5
Frederick Brewster School: 214 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
9.8:1 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
- 224
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about Frederick Brewster School
Frederick Brewster School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Durham. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Regional School District 13. NCES reports 214 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 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below 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 White (83.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frederick Brewster School
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.9 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.6%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black1.9%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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 Regional School District 13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Lyman School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
207 reported students
Frank Ward Strong School
Middle · Grades 05–08
319 reported students
Coginchaug Regional High School
High · Grades 09–12
356 reported students
Public schools near Frederick Brewster 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 Lyman School Elementary · Regional School District 13 | 02–04 | 207 | 3.7 mi |
| Wesley School Elementary · Middletown School District | PK–05 | 214 | 4.3 mi |
| Rock Hill School Elementary · Wallingford School District | 03–05 | 278 | 4.7 mi |
| Snow School Elementary · Middletown School District | PK–05 | 340 | 5.2 mi |
| Thomas Hooker School Elementary · Meriden School District | PK–05 | 404 | 5.3 mi |
| Farm Hill School Elementary · Middletown School District | PK–05 | 316 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Brewster School
What grades does Frederick Brewster School serve?
Frederick Brewster School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Regional School District 13.
How many students attend Frederick Brewster School?
Frederick Brewster School reported 214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 224 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frederick Brewster School?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 214 students and 21.9 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 Frederick Brewster School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frederick Brewster School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Regional School District 13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frederick Brewster School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frederick Brewster School in?
Frederick Brewster School is part of Regional School District 13, based in Durham, CT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frederick Brewster School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Lyman School (3.7 mi), Wesley School (4.3 mi), Rock Hill School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.