- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mary L. Tracy School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 090321001225 · Orange, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 13.9:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Peck Place School (386 students)
Mary L. Tracy School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mary L. Tracy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peck Place Sch
Peck Place School
386 students
- Race Brook Sch
Race Brook School
375 students
- Turkey Hill Sc
Turkey Hill School
297 students
- This school
Mary L. Tracy School
195 students
What this shows Mary L. Tracy School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary L. Tracy School compares
Mary L. Tracy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,660
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Orange School District reports $22,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~195 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.