Enrollment
236
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwich, CT
Julian Curtiss School
Federal NCES profile for Julian Curtiss School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090171000302
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julian Curtiss School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Greenwich · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Julian Curtiss School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julian Curtiss School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Greenwich, CT.
School address
District: Greenwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090171000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julian Curtiss School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julian Curtiss School
Julian Curtiss School is a small combined-grade school in Greenwich, Connecticut, enrolling 236 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Julian Curtiss School is leaner than roughly 92% of Connecticut schools and 28% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.6% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greenwich School District spends $30,449 per pupil, 28% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Greenwich's public schools, it stands alongside North Street School (411 students): Julian Curtiss School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.7:1 vs 11.7:1).
Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students) and Eastern Middle School (797 students) alongside Julian Curtiss 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 Julian Curtiss School compares
Julian Curtiss 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 8% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,449
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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 8.9%
African American 5.1%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Julian Curtiss School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwich School District, which includes Julian Curtiss School.
$30,449
Per student
+28%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 13.5%
Federal 5.1%
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 Julian Curtiss School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julian Curtiss School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,620
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Greenwich
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Julian Curtiss School
How many students attend Julian Curtiss School?
Julian Curtiss School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwich, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian Curtiss School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian Curtiss School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 Julian Curtiss School?
33.6% of students at Julian Curtiss School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julian Curtiss School?
The largest demographic group at Julian Curtiss School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Greenwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julian Curtiss School?
Julian Curtiss School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Julian Curtiss School rank among schools in Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Julian Curtiss School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Greenwich, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenwich on the city page.
Is Julian Curtiss School a good school?
Julian Curtiss School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. 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 Greenwich School District?
Besides Julian Curtiss School, Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students), Eastern Middle School (797 students), and Western Middle School (563 students). See the Greenwich School District district page for the complete list.
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