Enrollment
352
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Branford, CT
North Branford Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for North Branford Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090297000622
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Branford Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in North Branford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Branford Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Branford Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Branford, CT.
School address
District: North Branford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090297000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Branford Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Branford Intermediate School
North Branford Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in North Branford, Connecticut, enrolling 352 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 290 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Branford School District also operates North Branford High School (432 students) and Jerome Harrison School (385 students) alongside North Branford Intermediate 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 North Branford Intermediate School compares
North Branford Intermediate 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, North Branford Intermediate School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branford School District, which includes North Branford Intermediate School.
$24,212
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.0%
State 22.4%
Federal 3.7%
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 North Branford Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jerome Harrison School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Totoket Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Branford Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle 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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Branford Intermediate School
How many students attend North Branford Intermediate School?
North Branford Intermediate School has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Branford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branford Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branford Intermediate School is 9.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 North Branford Intermediate School?
19.1% of students at North Branford Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Branford Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at North Branford Intermediate School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in North Branford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Branford Intermediate School?
North Branford Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Branford Intermediate School rank among public schools in North Branford?
By Resource Investment Index, North Branford Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Branford, 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 North Branford on the city page.
Is North Branford Intermediate School a good school?
North Branford Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Connecticut schools. 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 North Branford School District?
Besides North Branford Intermediate School, North Branford School District also operates North Branford High School (432 students), Jerome Harrison School (385 students), and Totoket Valley Elementary School (368 students). See the North Branford School District district page for the complete list.
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