Enrollment
502
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middlebrook School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middlebrook School
Middlebrook School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Trumbull, Connecticut, enrolling 502 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 16.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Trumbull's elementary schools, it stands alongside Booth Hill School (522 students): Middlebrook School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 14.5:1).
Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students) and Madison Middle School (857 students) alongside Middlebrook 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 Middlebrook School compares
Middlebrook 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 | 16.0% | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trumbull School District, which includes Middlebrook School.
$20,688
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 17.0%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Middlebrook School a good school?
Middlebrook School earns 67/100 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 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.
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