Enrollment
328
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New London, CT
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
Federal NCES profile for Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090001100797Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in New London · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in New London, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090001100797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in New London, Connecticut, enrolling 328 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District spends $16,509 per pupil, 31% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New London's middle schools, it stands alongside Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School (343 students): Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.4:1).
Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District is a single-school charter district, so Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication compares
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$16,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
African American 15.7%
White 12.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District, which includes Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication.
$16,509
Per student
-31%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 61.3%
Federal 21.9%
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.
Similar middle schools in New London
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication
How many students attend Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication has 328 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New London, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
The student-teacher ratio at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
61.6% of students at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
The largest demographic group at Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication?
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication rank among middle schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in New London, 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 New London on the city page.
Is Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication a good school?
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District?
None; Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District is a single-school charter district, and Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is its only campus.
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