Enrollment
829
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Haven, CT
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090495001037
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090495001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is a large elementary school in West Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 829 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 90% of state schools at 829 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students) and Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students) alongside Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School compares
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▲ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$21,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
White 22.7%
African American 21.6%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Haven School District, which includes Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School.
$21,698
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savin Rock Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma E. Pagels School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~829 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
How many students attend Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School has 829 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
49.1% of students at Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School rank among public schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in West Haven, 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 West Haven on the city page.
Is Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School a good school?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Haven School District?
Besides Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School, West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students), Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students), and Savin Rock Community School (459 students). See the West Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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