- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CT
Race Brook School
Federal NCES profile for Race Brook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090321000688
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Race Brook School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Race Brook School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Race Brook School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orange, CT.
School address
District: Orange School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090321000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Race Brook School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090321000688 · Orange, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 11:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Peck Place School (386 students)
Race Brook School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Race Brook School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peck Place Sch
Peck Place School
386 students
- This school
Race Brook School
375 students
- Turkey Hill Sc
Turkey Hill School
297 students
- Mary L. Tracy
Mary L. Tracy School
195 students
What this shows Race Brook School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Race Brook School compares
Race Brook 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 68% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,660
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Asian 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Race Brook School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange School District reports $22,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Race Brook School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Place School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turkey Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary L. Tracy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Race Brook School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Race Brook School
How many students attend Race Brook School?
Race Brook School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CT. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Race Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Race Brook School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Race Brook School?
11.6% of students at Race Brook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Race Brook School?
The largest demographic group at Race Brook School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Orange, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Race Brook School?
Race Brook School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Race Brook School rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Race Brook School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orange, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange School District?
Besides Race Brook School, Orange School District also operates Peck Place School (386 students), Turkey Hill School (297 students), and Mary L. Tracy School (195 students). See the Orange School District district page for the complete list.