- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, CT
Brownstone Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Brownstone Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090339001393
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownstone Intermediate School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownstone Intermediate School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstone Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT.
School address
District: Portland School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090339001393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Brownstone Intermediate School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 090339001393 · Portland, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 12.1:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (323 students)
Brownstone Intermediate School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Brownstone Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
323 students
- Gildersleeve S
Gildersleeve School
253 students
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
219 students
- This school
Brownstone Intermediate School
217 students
- Portland Middl
Portland Middle School
214 students
What this shows Brownstone Intermediate School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownstone Intermediate School compares
Brownstone Intermediate 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Brownstone Intermediate School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Portland School District reports $23,774 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownstone Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gildersleeve School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownstone Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownstone Intermediate School
How many students attend Brownstone Intermediate School?
Brownstone Intermediate School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, CT. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstone Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownstone Intermediate School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownstone Intermediate School?
26.5% of students at Brownstone Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownstone Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Brownstone Intermediate School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Portland, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownstone Intermediate School?
Brownstone Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Brownstone Intermediate School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstone Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Portland, 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 Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland School District?
Besides Brownstone Intermediate School, Portland School District also operates Portland High School (323 students), Gildersleeve School (253 students), and Valley View School (219 students). See the Portland School District district page for the complete list.