- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stratford, CT
Lordship School
Federal NCES profile for Lordship School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090444000893
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lordship School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lordship School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lordship School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lordship School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 090444000893 · Stratford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 9.6:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
Lordship School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Lordship School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- Bunnell High S
Bunnell High School
982 students
- Second Hill La
Second Hill Lane School
610 students
- David Wooster
David Wooster Middle School
538 students
- Stratford Acad
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- This school 154
Lordship School
154 students
What this shows Lordship School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lordship School compares
Lordship 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$23,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Lordship School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lordship School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunnell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Second Hill Lane School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Wooster Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford Academy - Johnson House | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lordship School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Stratford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Second Hill Lane School
Standard public school
610 students 13:1 students per teacher
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
Standard public school
537 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Eli Whitney School
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nichols School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Wilcoxson School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chapel School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lordship School
How many students attend Lordship School?
Lordship School has 154 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lordship School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lordship School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% 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 Lordship School?
41.2% of students at Lordship School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lordship School?
The largest demographic group at Lordship School is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lordship School?
Lordship School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lordship School rank among elementary schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lordship School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, 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 Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides Lordship School, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students), Bunnell High School (982 students), and Second Hill Lane School (610 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.