- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stamford, CT
Rippowam Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rippowam Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090432001353
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rippowam Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rippowam Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rippowam Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Rippowam Middle School shrank from 725 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.4 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 090432001353 · Stamford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 10.1:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Rippowam Middle School shrank from 725 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 70.4 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Rippowam Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- This school 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- Davenport Ridg 673
Davenport Ridge School
673 students
What this shows Rippowam Middle School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rippowam Middle School compares
Rippowam Middle 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,199
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 16.5%
African American 13.4%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Rippowam Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rippowam Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport Ridge School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rippowam Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Stamford
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Scofield Middle School
Standard public school
622 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Dolan School
Standard public school
577 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Turn of River School
Standard public school
560 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Cloonan School
Standard public school
447 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rippowam Middle School
How many students attend Rippowam Middle School?
Rippowam Middle School has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rippowam Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rippowam Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Rippowam Middle School?
49.9% of students at Rippowam Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rippowam Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rippowam Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rippowam Middle School?
Rippowam Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Rippowam Middle School rank among middle schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rippowam Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides Rippowam Middle School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.