- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milford, CT
Pumpkin Delight School
Federal NCES profile for Pumpkin Delight School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090252000483
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pumpkin Delight School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pumpkin Delight School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pumpkin Delight School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Milford, CT.
School address
District: Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090252000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pumpkin Delight School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 090252000483 · Milford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.3:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Law High School (776 students)
Pumpkin Delight School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Pumpkin Delight 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
- Orange Avenue
Orange Avenue School
414 students
- Harborside Mid
Harborside Middle School
400 students
- West Shore Mid
West Shore Middle School
394 students
- This school 271
Pumpkin Delight School
271 students
What this shows Pumpkin Delight School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pumpkin Delight School compares
Pumpkin Delight 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 271 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 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 5.2%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Pumpkin Delight School is more mixed than 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 Pumpkin Delight 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 |
| Orange Avenue School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harborside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Shore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pumpkin Delight 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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- 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
Similar other schools in Milford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orange Avenue School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pumpkin Delight School
How many students attend Pumpkin Delight School?
Pumpkin Delight School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pumpkin Delight School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pumpkin Delight School is 12.3:1, which is 2% 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 Pumpkin Delight School?
29.8% of students at Pumpkin Delight School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pumpkin Delight School?
The largest demographic group at Pumpkin Delight School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Milford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pumpkin Delight School?
Pumpkin Delight School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Pumpkin Delight School rank among schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Pumpkin Delight School ranks #3 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 Pumpkin Delight School, Milford School District also operates Jonathan Law High School (776 students), Joseph a. Foran High School (727 students), and Orange Avenue School (414 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.