Enrollment
365
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary R. Tisko School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary R. Tisko School
Mary R. Tisko School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Branford, Connecticut, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Branford's public schools, it stands alongside Mary T. Murphy School (318 students): Mary R. Tisko School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 8.8:1).
Branford School District also operates Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students) and Branford High School (738 students) alongside Mary R. Tisko 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 R. Tisko School compares
Mary R. Tisko 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,381
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
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branford School District, which includes Mary R. Tisko School.
$26,381
Per student
+11%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 19.4%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mary R. Tisko School a good school?
Mary R. Tisko School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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