Enrollment
247
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel School
Laurel School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Bloomfield, Connecticut, enrolling 247 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.2:1, Laurel School is leaner than roughly 96% of Connecticut schools and 32% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bloomfield School District spends $32,909 per pupil, 38% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Bloomfield's public schools, it stands alongside Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students): Laurel School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.2:1 vs 23.1:1).
Bloomfield School District also operates Bloomfield High School (528 students) and Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (289 students) alongside Laurel 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 Laurel School compares
Laurel 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$32,909
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield School District, which includes Laurel School.
$32,909
Per student
+38%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+98%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.9%
State 30.3%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~247 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Laurel School a good school?
Laurel School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 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.
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