- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branford, CT
Mary R. Tisko School
Federal NCES profile for Mary R. Tisko School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090042000043
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary R. Tisko School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Branford · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary R. Tisko School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary R. Tisko School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Branford, CT.
School address
District: Branford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090042000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mary R. Tisko School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090042000043 · Branford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 12.6:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students)
Mary R. Tisko School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mary R. Tisko School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Walsh
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
775 students
- Branford High
Branford High School
738 students
- This school
Mary R. Tisko School
365 students
- Mary T. Murphy
Mary T. Murphy School
318 students
- John B. Sliney 252
John B. Sliney School
252 students
What this shows Mary R. Tisko School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary R. Tisko School compares
Mary R. Tisko 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,555
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
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 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Mary R. Tisko School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Branford School District reports $27,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary R. Tisko School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary T. Murphy School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John B. Sliney School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary R. Tisko School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Branford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary R. Tisko School
How many students attend Mary R. Tisko School?
Mary R. Tisko School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary R. Tisko School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary R. Tisko School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary R. Tisko School?
16.8% of students at Mary R. Tisko School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary R. Tisko School?
The largest demographic group at Mary R. Tisko School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Branford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary R. Tisko School?
Mary R. Tisko School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 R. Tisko School rank among schools in Branford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary R. Tisko School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Branford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Branford on the city page.
What other schools are in Branford School District?
Besides Mary R. Tisko School, Branford School District also operates Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students), Branford High School (738 students), and Mary T. Murphy School (318 students). See the Branford School District district page for the complete list.