- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
North Branford Intermediate School shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 090297000622 · North Branford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 9.8:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Branford High School (432 students)
North Branford Intermediate School shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
North Branford Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Branford
North Branford High School
432 students
- Jerome Harriso
Jerome Harrison School
385 students
- Totoket Valley
Totoket Valley Elementary School
368 students
- This school
North Branford Intermediate School
352 students
What this shows North Branford Intermediate School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Branford Intermediate School compares
North Branford Intermediate 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$26,198
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
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.
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
District finance for North Branford School District reports $26,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~352 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.