- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branford, CT
Mary T. Murphy School
Federal NCES profile for Mary T. Murphy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090042000042
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary T. Murphy School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Branford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary T. Murphy School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary T. Murphy School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Branford, CT.
School address
District: Branford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090042000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mary T. Murphy School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 090042000042 · Branford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 8.8:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students)
Mary T. Murphy School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mary T. Murphy 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
- Mary R. Tisko
Mary R. Tisko School
365 students
- This school
Mary T. Murphy School
318 students
- John B. Sliney 252
John B. Sliney School
252 students
What this shows Mary T. Murphy School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary T. Murphy School compares
Mary T. Murphy 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 9% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Mary T. Murphy School is more 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 T. Murphy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary R. Tisko School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B. Sliney School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary T. Murphy 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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary T. Murphy School
How many students attend Mary T. Murphy School?
Mary T. Murphy School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary T. Murphy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary T. Murphy School is 8.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 44% 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 Mary T. Murphy School?
33.6% of students at Mary T. Murphy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary T. Murphy School?
The largest demographic group at Mary T. Murphy School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Branford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary T. Murphy School?
Mary T. Murphy School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 T. Murphy School rank among schools in Branford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary T. Murphy School ranks #3 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 T. Murphy School, Branford School District also operates Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students), Branford High School (738 students), and Mary R. Tisko School (365 students). See the Branford School District district page for the complete list.