- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomfield, CT
Laurel School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090033000032
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bloomfield, CT.
School address
District: Bloomfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090033000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Laurel School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090033000032 · Bloomfield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 8.2:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (528 students)
Laurel School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Laurel School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High School
528 students
- Wintonbury Ear
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
289 students
- This school
Laurel School
247 students
- Carmen Arace I 210
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
210 students
- Carmen Arace M 202
Carmen Arace Middle School
202 students
- Metacomet Scho 183
Metacomet School
183 students
What this shows Laurel School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel School compares
Laurel 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 61% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$32,042
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 8.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Laurel School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield School District reports $32,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metacomet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Bloomfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
Standard public school
855 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Academy of International Studies 6-12
Standard public school
697 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Museum Academy
Standard public school
511 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
Standard public school
289 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Global Experience Magnet School
Standard public school
175 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel School
How many students attend Laurel School?
Laurel School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel School is 8.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% 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 Laurel School?
58.6% of students at Laurel School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel School is African American at 64.4% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, 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 Laurel School?
Laurel School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Laurel School rank among schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bloomfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield School District?
Besides Laurel School, Bloomfield School District also operates Bloomfield High School (528 students), Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (289 students), and Carmen Arace Intermediate School (210 students). See the Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.