- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, CT
Metacomet School
Federal NCES profile for Metacomet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090033000033
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metacomet School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Metacomet School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metacomet School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Bloomfield, CT.
School address
District: Bloomfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090033000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Metacomet School shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 090033000033 · Bloomfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 9.6:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (528 students)
Metacomet School shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Metacomet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High School
528 students
- Wintonbury Ear
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
289 students
- Laurel School
Laurel School
247 students
- Carmen Arace I 210
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
210 students
- Carmen Arace M 202
Carmen Arace Middle School
202 students
- This school 183
Metacomet School
183 students
What this shows Metacomet School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metacomet School compares
Metacomet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$32,042
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
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.4%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Metacomet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield School District reports $32,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metacomet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmen Arace Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metacomet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomfield
1 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metacomet School
How many students attend Metacomet School?
Metacomet School has 183 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metacomet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metacomet School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% 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 Metacomet School?
53.2% of students at Metacomet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metacomet School?
The largest demographic group at Metacomet School is African American at 65.0% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metacomet School?
Metacomet School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Metacomet School rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Metacomet School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield School District?
Besides Metacomet School, Bloomfield School District also operates Bloomfield High School (528 students), Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (289 students), and Laurel School (247 students). See the Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.