Enrollment
195
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange, CT
Mary L. Tracy School
Federal NCES profile for Mary L. Tracy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090321001225
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary L. Tracy School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary L. Tracy School has class sizes larger than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary L. Tracy School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Orange, CT.
School address
District: Orange School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090321001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary L. Tracy School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary L. Tracy School
Mary L. Tracy School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Orange, Connecticut, enrolling 195 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Connecticut average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Connecticut schools, with 195 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Orange School District also operates Peck Place School (386 students) and Race Brook School (375 students) alongside Mary L. Tracy 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 Mary L. Tracy School compares
Mary L. Tracy 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 11.8%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Mary L. Tracy School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange School District, which includes Mary L. Tracy School.
$21,682
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 18.7%
Federal 3.9%
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 Mary L. Tracy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Place School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Race Brook School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turkey Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary L. Tracy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mary L. Tracy School
How many students attend Mary L. Tracy School?
Mary L. Tracy School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary L. Tracy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary L. Tracy School is 13.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary L. Tracy School?
6.8% of students at Mary L. Tracy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary L. Tracy School?
The largest demographic group at Mary L. Tracy School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Orange, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary L. Tracy School?
Mary L. Tracy School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mary L. Tracy School rank among public schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary L. Tracy School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Orange, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Orange on the city page.
Is Mary L. Tracy School a good school?
Mary L. Tracy School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Orange School District?
Besides Mary L. Tracy School, Orange School District also operates Peck Place School (386 students), Race Brook School (375 students), and Turkey Hill School (297 students). See the Orange School District district page for the complete list.
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