- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomfield, CT
Carmen Arace Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carmen Arace Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090033000034
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmen Arace Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmen Arace Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Arace Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Bloomfield, CT.
School address
District: Bloomfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090033000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Carmen Arace Middle School shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 090033000034 · Bloomfield, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 8.4:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (528 students)
Carmen Arace Middle School shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Carmen Arace Middle 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
- Carmen Arace I 210
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
210 students
- This school 202
Carmen Arace Middle School
202 students
- Metacomet Scho 183
Metacomet School
183 students
What this shows Carmen Arace Middle School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmen Arace Middle School compares
Carmen Arace Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.0%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Carmen Arace Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metacomet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmen Arace Middle 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
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmen Arace Middle School
How many students attend Carmen Arace Middle School?
Carmen Arace Middle School has 202 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Arace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Arace Middle School is 8.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 46% 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 Carmen Arace Middle School?
50.4% of students at Carmen Arace Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmen Arace Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carmen Arace Middle School is African American at 75.7% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmen Arace Middle School?
Carmen Arace Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmen Arace Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle 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.