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.
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090001100797 · New London, CT Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
328 enr · 12.6:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jemison Middle School (328 students)
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication compares
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication 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 | 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District reports $16,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar middle schools in New London
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~328 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.