- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, CT
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090228001382
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Madison, CT.
School address
District: Madison School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090228001382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090228001382 · Madison, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 10.9:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Hand High School (751 students)
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daniel Hand Hi
Daniel Hand High School
751 students
- Walter C. Pols
Walter C. Polson Middle School
541 students
- J. Milton Jeff
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
407 students
- This school
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
361 students
- Kathleen H. Ry
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School compares
Dr. Robert H. Brown 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 90% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,847
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Madison School District reports $26,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hand High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter C. Polson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Madison
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
How many students attend Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School?
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, CT. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School is 10.9:1, which is 10% 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 Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School?
3.7% of students at Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Madison, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School?
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Madison, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison School District?
Besides Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School, Madison School District also operates Daniel Hand High School (751 students), Walter C. Polson Middle School (541 students), and J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School (407 students). See the Madison School District district page for the complete list.