- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Branford, CT
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Francis Walsh 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 090042000041
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Walsh Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Branford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Walsh Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Walsh Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Branford, CT.
School address
District: Branford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090042000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Francis Walsh Intermediate School held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 090042000041 · Branford, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 10.5:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Branford High School (738 students)
Francis Walsh Intermediate School held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Francis Walsh Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
775 students
- Branford High
Branford High School
738 students
- Mary R. Tisko
Mary R. Tisko School
365 students
- Mary T. Murphy
Mary T. Murphy School
318 students
- John B. Sliney 252
John B. Sliney School
252 students
What this shows Francis Walsh Intermediate School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Walsh Intermediate School compares
Francis Walsh 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,555
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Francis Walsh Intermediate School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Branford School District reports $27,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis Walsh Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary R. Tisko School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary T. Murphy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John B. Sliney School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Walsh Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Walsh Intermediate School
How many students attend Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School has 775 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Branford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Walsh Intermediate School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
30.2% of students at Francis Walsh Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Francis Walsh Intermediate School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Branford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
Francis Walsh 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 Francis Walsh Intermediate School rank among public schools in Branford?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Walsh Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Branford, 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 Branford on the city page.
What other schools are in Branford School District?
Besides Francis Walsh Intermediate School, Branford School District also operates Branford High School (738 students), Mary R. Tisko School (365 students), and Mary T. Murphy School (318 students). See the Branford School District district page for the complete list.