- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, CT
Mathewson School
Federal NCES profile for Mathewson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090252000477
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mathewson School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mathewson School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mathewson School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Milford, CT.
School address
District: Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090252000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mathewson School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090252000477 · Milford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 10.5:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Law High School (776 students)
Mathewson School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mathewson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Law H
Jonathan Law High School
776 students
- Joseph a. Fora
Joseph a. Foran High School
727 students
- Orange Avenue
Orange Avenue School
414 students
- Harborside Mid
Harborside Middle School
400 students
- West Shore Mid
West Shore Middle School
394 students
- This school
Mathewson School
327 students
What this shows Mathewson School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mathewson School compares
Mathewson 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,086
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Mathewson School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milford School District reports $27,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mathewson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Law High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Foran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harborside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Shore Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mathewson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Milford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mathewson School
How many students attend Mathewson School?
Mathewson School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathewson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathewson School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 Mathewson School?
20.0% of students at Mathewson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mathewson School?
The largest demographic group at Mathewson School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Milford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mathewson School?
Mathewson School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mathewson School rank among elementary schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mathewson School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Milford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Milford School District?
Besides Mathewson School, Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students), Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students), and Orange Avenue School (414 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.