- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branford, CT
John B. Sliney School
Federal NCES profile for John B. Sliney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090042001119
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B. Sliney School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Branford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John B. Sliney School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Sliney School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Branford, CT.
School address
District: Branford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090042001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
John B. Sliney School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 090042001119 · Branford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 9:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students)
John B. Sliney School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
John B. Sliney School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Walsh
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
775 students
- Branford High
Branford High School
738 students
- Mary R. Tisko
Mary R. Tisko School
365 students
- Mary T. Murphy
Mary T. Murphy School
318 students
- This school 252
John B. Sliney School
252 students
What this shows John B. Sliney School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B. Sliney School compares
John B. Sliney School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 19% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,555
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 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, John B. Sliney School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Branford School District reports $27,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John B. Sliney School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary R. Tisko School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary T. Murphy School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B. Sliney School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Branford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about John B. Sliney School
How many students attend John B. Sliney School?
John B. Sliney School has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B. Sliney School?
The student-teacher ratio at John B. Sliney School is 9:1, which is 26% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 43% 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 John B. Sliney School?
29.5% of students at John B. Sliney School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B. Sliney School?
The largest demographic group at John B. Sliney School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Branford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B. Sliney School?
John B. Sliney School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 John B. Sliney School rank among schools in Branford?
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Sliney School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Branford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Branford on the city page.
What other schools are in Branford School District?
Besides John B. Sliney School, Branford School District also operates Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students), Branford High School (738 students), and Mary R. Tisko School (365 students). See the Branford School District district page for the complete list.