Enrollment
775
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Walsh Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Francis Walsh Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Branford, Connecticut, enrolling 775 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.2% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Branford School District also operates Branford High School (738 students) and Mary R. Tisko School (365 students) alongside Francis Walsh Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis Walsh Intermediate School compares
Francis Walsh Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,381
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branford School District, which includes Francis Walsh Intermediate School.
$26,381
Per student
+11%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 19.4%
Federal 5.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Francis Walsh Intermediate School a good school?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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