Enrollment
414
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orange Avenue School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orange Avenue School
Orange Avenue School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Milford, Connecticut, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 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 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Milford's public schools, it stands alongside Orchard Hills School (350 students): Orange Avenue School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 11.7:1).
Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students) and Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students) alongside Orange Avenue 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 Orange Avenue School compares
Orange Avenue 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,979
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford School District, which includes Orange Avenue School.
$25,979
Per student
+9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.2%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orange Avenue School a good school?
Orange Avenue School earns 55/100 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 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.
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