- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomfield, CT
Bloomfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Bloomfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090033000029
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomfield High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomfield High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Bloomfield, CT.
School address
District: Bloomfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090033000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bloomfield High School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090033000029 · Bloomfield, CT High · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 9.6:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (289 students)
Bloomfield High School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bloomfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bloomfield High School
528 students
- Wintonbury Ear
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
289 students
- Laurel School
Laurel School
247 students
- Carmen Arace I 210
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
210 students
- Carmen Arace M 202
Carmen Arace Middle School
202 students
- Metacomet Scho 183
Metacomet School
183 students
What this shows Bloomfield High School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomfield High School compares
Bloomfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$32,042
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
White 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Bloomfield High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Bloomfield School District reports $32,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloomfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metacomet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomfield High School
How many students attend Bloomfield High School?
Bloomfield High School has 528 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield High School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bloomfield High School?
47.8% of students at Bloomfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Bloomfield High School is African American at 82.6% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomfield High School?
Bloomfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bloomfield High School rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Bloomfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield School District?
Besides Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield School District also operates Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (289 students), Laurel School (247 students), and Carmen Arace Intermediate School (210 students). See the Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.