Enrollment
553
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stamford, CT
Julia a. Stark School
Federal NCES profile for Julia a. Stark School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090432000858
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia a. Stark School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia a. Stark School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia a. Stark School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julia a. Stark School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julia a. Stark School
Julia a. Stark School is a mid-sized elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, enrolling 553 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 553 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Stamford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students): Julia a. Stark School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students) and Stamford High School (2,102 students) alongside Julia a. Stark 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 Julia a. Stark School compares
Julia a. Stark 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 19% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,510
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 21.0%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Julia a. Stark School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stamford School District, which includes Julia a. Stark School.
$24,510
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 22.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 Julia a. Stark School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia a. Stark School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Stamford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
Standard public school
799 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Rogers International School
Standard public school
780 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Davenport Ridge School
Standard public school
673 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Westover School
Standard public school
624 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Stillmeadow School
Standard public school
587 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Newfield School
Standard public school
575 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Julia a. Stark School
How many students attend Julia a. Stark School?
Julia a. Stark School has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stamford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia a. Stark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia a. Stark School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Julia a. Stark School?
43.3% of students at Julia a. Stark School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia a. Stark School?
The largest demographic group at Julia a. Stark School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia a. Stark School?
Julia a. Stark School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Julia a. Stark School rank among elementary schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia a. Stark School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stamford on the city page.
Is Julia a. Stark School a good school?
Julia a. Stark School earns 46/100 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 Stamford School District?
Besides Julia a. Stark School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.
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