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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Southwest School

340 Litchfield St., Torrington, CT 06790Torrington School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–05Non-Charter
292
Students
Total enrolled
$29,265
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 104% vs nat'l
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 31% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 292 students in grades 04–05 in Torrington, Connecticut.
104% above average funding
District spends $29,265 per pupil, 104% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Southwest School is a mid-sized elementary in Torrington, Connecticut, serving grades 04–05 with 292 students. The district invests $29,265 per student — 104% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Southwest School

292
Total Students
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution160 male · 132 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 202 students
Student Composition
48%
40%
Asian3%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black6%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090459000922

Academic Outcomes at Southwest School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06790

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,265Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$29,265
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,877
Student Support$5,560
Administration$3,512
Operations$4,390
Other$2,927
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $29,265 spent per student, an estimated $12,964 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
47%
State government
42.9%
Local (property tax)
47.5%
Federal programs
9.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $29,265/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Torringford SchoolVogel-Wetmore SchoolForbes School
↓
Middle
Torrington Middle School
↓
High School
Torrington High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades04 – 05
Location—
CountyNorthwest Hills Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTorrington School District →
Phone: (860)489-2311
NCES ID: 090459000922
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Torrington seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Torrington School District
High
Torrington High School
1,010 students · 09–12
● 45 opp57% FRL
Mid
Torrington Middle School
975 students · 06–08
● 45 opp61% FRL
Elem
Torringford School
612 students · KG–03
● 45 opp62% FRL
Elem
Vogel-Wetmore School
532 students · KG–03
● 45 opp67% FRL
Elem
Forbes School
310 students · 04–05
● 45 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
340 Litchfield St., Torrington, CT 06790
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.