- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durham, CT
Frederick Brewster School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Brewster School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090353500740
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Brewster School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Brewster School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Brewster School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Durham, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 13 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353500740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Frederick Brewster School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 090353500740 · Durham, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 9.3:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Coginchaug Regional High School (356 students)
Frederick Brewster School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Frederick Brewster School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coginchaug Reg
Coginchaug Regional High School
356 students
- Frank Ward Str
Frank Ward Strong School
319 students
- This school
Frederick Brewster School
214 students
- John Lyman Sch
John Lyman School
207 students
- Middlefield Me
Middlefield Memorial School
206 students
What this shows Frederick Brewster School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Brewster School compares
Frederick Brewster 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,140
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Frederick Brewster School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 13 reports $31,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Brewster School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coginchaug Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Ward Strong School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Lyman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlefield Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Brewster School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide other 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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Brewster School
How many students attend Frederick Brewster School?
Frederick Brewster School has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durham, CT. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Brewster School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Brewster School is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% 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 Frederick Brewster School?
17.0% of students at Frederick Brewster School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Brewster School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Brewster School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Durham, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Brewster School?
Frederick Brewster School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frederick Brewster School rank among public schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Brewster School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Durham, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Regional School District 13?
Besides Frederick Brewster School, Regional School District 13 also operates Coginchaug Regional High School (356 students), Frank Ward Strong School (319 students), and John Lyman School (207 students). See the Regional School District 13 district page for the complete list.