- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Branford, CT
Jerome Harrison School
Federal NCES profile for Jerome Harrison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090297000620
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerome Harrison School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in North Branford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerome Harrison School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome Harrison School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in North Branford, CT.
School address
District: North Branford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090297000620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Jerome Harrison School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090297000620 · North Branford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 12:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Branford High School (432 students)
Jerome Harrison School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Jerome Harrison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Branford
North Branford High School
432 students
- This school
Jerome Harrison School
385 students
- Totoket Valley
Totoket Valley Elementary School
368 students
- North Branford
North Branford Intermediate School
352 students
What this shows Jerome Harrison School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerome Harrison School compares
Jerome Harrison 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% 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
$26,198
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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Jerome Harrison School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for North Branford School District reports $26,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jerome Harrison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Totoket Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branford Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerome Harrison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerome Harrison School
How many students attend Jerome Harrison School?
Jerome Harrison School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Branford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerome Harrison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerome Harrison School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Jerome Harrison School?
20.4% of students at Jerome Harrison School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerome Harrison School?
The largest demographic group at Jerome Harrison School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in North Branford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerome Harrison School?
Jerome Harrison School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Jerome Harrison School rank among public schools in North Branford?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome Harrison School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in North Branford, 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 North Branford School District?
Besides Jerome Harrison School, North Branford School District also operates North Branford High School (432 students), Totoket Valley Elementary School (368 students), and North Branford Intermediate School (352 students). See the North Branford School District district page for the complete list.