Enrollment
375
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Race Brook School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Race Brook School
Race Brook School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Orange, Connecticut, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Orange's elementary schools, it stands alongside Peck Place School (386 students): Race Brook School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13.3:1).
Orange School District also operates Peck Place School (386 students) and Turkey Hill School (297 students) alongside Race Brook 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 Race Brook School compares
Race Brook 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange School District, which includes Race Brook School.
$21,682
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 18.7%
Federal 3.9%
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 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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Race Brook School a good school?
Race Brook School earns 67/100 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 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.
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