- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.9 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090495001037 · West Haven, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 10.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Haven High School (1,813 students)
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.9 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Haven Hig
West Haven High School
1,813 students
- Harry M. Baile
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
885 students
- This school
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
829 students
- Savin Rock Com 459
Savin Rock Community School
459 students
- Forest School 428
Forest School
428 students
- Alma E. Pagels 364
Alma E. Pagels School
364 students
What this shows Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School compares
Carrigan 5/6 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,199
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 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.
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
District finance for West Haven School District reports $21,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~829 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.