Enrollment
436
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090432000861
Northeast School — Stamford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Northeast School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northeast School reports 436 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Connecticut average and 34% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stamford School District spends $26,248 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.7% from local sources (property taxes), 22.6% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northeast School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,248
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 436 Top 55% in Connecticut — larger than 45% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 9.9:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.1% -6% vs state
NCES ID 090432000861
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stamford School District, which includes Northeast School.
$26,248
Per student
-7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 22.6%
Federal 7.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast School
How many students attend Northeast School?
Northeast School has 436 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Stamford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast School is 9.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast School?
34.1% of students at Northeast School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast School is White at 41.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stamford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast School?
Northeast School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.