- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stamford, CT
Cloonan School
Federal NCES profile for Cloonan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090432000851
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloonan School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloonan School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloonan School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Cloonan School shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 090432000851 · Stamford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 8.1:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Cloonan School shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Cloonan School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- This school 447
Cloonan School
447 students
What this shows Cloonan School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cloonan School compares
Cloonan 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$25,199
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
African American 17.4%
White 10.5%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Cloonan School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cloonan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloonan School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Stamford
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rippowam Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Scofield Middle School
Standard public school
622 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Dolan School
Standard public school
577 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Turn of River School
Standard public school
560 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cloonan School
How many students attend Cloonan School?
Cloonan School has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloonan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloonan School is 8.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% 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 Cloonan School?
49.3% of students at Cloonan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloonan School?
The largest demographic group at Cloonan School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloonan School?
Cloonan School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Cloonan School rank among middle schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloonan School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides Cloonan School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.