- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milford, CT
Orange Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Orange Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090252000480
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Avenue School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Avenue School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Avenue School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Milford, CT.
School address
District: Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090252000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Orange Avenue School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 090252000480 · Milford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 12.2:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Law High School (776 students)
Orange Avenue School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Orange Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Law H
Jonathan Law High School
776 students
- Joseph a. Fora
Joseph a. Foran High School
727 students
- This school
Orange Avenue School
414 students
- Harborside Mid
Harborside Middle School
400 students
- West Shore Mid
West Shore Middle School
394 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills School
350 students
What this shows Orange Avenue School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Avenue School compares
Orange Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,086
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Orange Avenue School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milford School District reports $27,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Law High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Foran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harborside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Shore Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Milford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orchard Hills School
Standard public school
350 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
J. F. Kennedy School
Standard public school
295 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Live Oaks School
Standard public school
272 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pumpkin Delight School
Standard public school
271 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Avenue School
How many students attend Orange Avenue School?
Orange Avenue School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Avenue School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Avenue School?
17.8% of students at Orange Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Orange Avenue School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Milford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Avenue School?
Orange Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Orange Avenue School rank among schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Avenue School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Milford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Milford School District?
Besides Orange Avenue School, Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students), Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students), and Harborside Middle School (400 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.