- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trumbull, CT
Middlebrook School
Federal NCES profile for Middlebrook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090462000934
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlebrook School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Trumbull · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlebrook School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlebrook School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, CT.
School address
District: Trumbull School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090462000934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Middlebrook School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 090462000934 · Trumbull, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 12.6:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Trumbull High School (2,152 students)
Middlebrook School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Middlebrook School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trumbull High
Trumbull High School
2,152 students
- Madison Middle 857
Madison Middle School
857 students
- Hillcrest Midd 792
Hillcrest Middle School
792 students
- Booth Hill Sch 522
Booth Hill School
522 students
- Frenchtown Ele 516
Frenchtown Elementary School
516 students
- This school 502
Middlebrook School
502 students
What this shows Middlebrook School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlebrook School compares
Middlebrook 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 12.2%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Middlebrook School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trumbull School District reports $21,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlebrook School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlebrook School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary schools in Trumbull
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Booth Hill School
Standard public school
522 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Frenchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Daniels Farm School
Standard public school
484 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jane Ryan School
Standard public school
438 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Tashua School
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlebrook School
How many students attend Middlebrook School?
Middlebrook School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trumbull, CT. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlebrook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlebrook 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 Middlebrook School?
16.0% of students at Middlebrook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlebrook School?
The largest demographic group at Middlebrook School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Trumbull, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlebrook School?
Middlebrook School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Middlebrook School rank among elementary schools in Trumbull?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlebrook School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Trumbull, 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 Trumbull on the city page.
What other schools are in Trumbull School District?
Besides Middlebrook School, Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students), Madison Middle School (857 students), and Hillcrest Middle School (792 students). See the Trumbull School District district page for the complete list.