- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stamford, CT
Dolan School
Federal NCES profile for Dolan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090432000853
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dolan School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dolan School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dolan School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Dolan School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.4 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 090432000853 · Stamford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 8.5:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Dolan School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.4 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dolan 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 577
Dolan School
577 students
What this shows Dolan School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dolan School compares
Dolan 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 17.3%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Dolan 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 Dolan 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dolan 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
Turn of River School
Standard public school
560 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Cloonan School
Standard public school
447 students 8.1:1 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dolan School
How many students attend Dolan School?
Dolan School has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolan School is 8.5:1, which is 30% 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 Dolan School?
46.2% of students at Dolan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dolan School?
The largest demographic group at Dolan School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dolan School?
Dolan School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dolan School rank among middle schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Dolan School ranks #3 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 Dolan 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.