- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, CT
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Carmen Arace Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090033001375
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmen Arace Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmen Arace Intermediate School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Arace Intermediate School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Bloomfield, CT.
School address
District: Bloomfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090033001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Carmen Arace Intermediate School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090033001375 · Bloomfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 12.4:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (528 students)
Carmen Arace Intermediate School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Carmen Arace Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High School
528 students
- Wintonbury Ear
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
289 students
- Laurel School
Laurel School
247 students
- This school 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 Carmen Arace Intermediate School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmen Arace Intermediate School compares
Carmen Arace 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 6.2%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Carmen Arace Intermediate School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield School District reports $32,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmen Arace Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metacomet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmen Arace Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomfield
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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmen Arace Intermediate School
How many students attend Carmen Arace Intermediate School?
Carmen Arace Intermediate School has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Arace Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Arace Intermediate School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmen Arace Intermediate School?
48.4% of students at Carmen Arace Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmen Arace Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Carmen Arace Intermediate School is African American at 72.9% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmen Arace Intermediate School?
Carmen Arace Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Carmen Arace Intermediate School rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Arace Intermediate School ranks #3 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 Carmen Arace Intermediate School, Bloomfield School District also operates Bloomfield High School (528 students), Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (289 students), and Laurel School (247 students). See the Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.