Enrollment
385
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerome Harrison School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jerome Harrison School
Jerome Harrison School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Branford, Connecticut, enrolling 385 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Branford School District also operates North Branford High School (432 students) and Totoket Valley Elementary School (368 students) alongside Jerome Harrison 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 Jerome Harrison School compares
Jerome Harrison 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,212
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branford School District, which includes Jerome Harrison School.
$24,212
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.0%
State 22.4%
Federal 3.7%
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 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other 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 (~385 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in North Branford on the city page.
Is Jerome Harrison School a good school?
Jerome Harrison School earns 47/100 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 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.
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