- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfield, CT
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Roger Ludlowe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090153000919
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roger Ludlowe Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roger Ludlowe Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roger Ludlowe Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Roger Ludlowe Middle School held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 72.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090153000919 · Fairfield, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 9.4:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students)
Roger Ludlowe Middle School held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 72.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Roger Ludlowe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Ludl
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
1,367 students
- Fairfield Ward
Fairfield Warde High School
1,308 students
- This school
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
764 students
- Fairfield Wood
Fairfield Woods Middle School
715 students
- Tomlinson Midd
Tomlinson Middle School
584 students
- Mckinley Schoo 470
Mckinley School
470 students
What this shows Roger Ludlowe Middle School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roger Ludlowe Middle School compares
Roger Ludlowe Middle 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 84% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,627
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Roger Ludlowe Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield School District reports $25,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roger Ludlowe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Warde High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roger Ludlowe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Fairfield
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roger Ludlowe Middle School
How many students attend Roger Ludlowe Middle School?
Roger Ludlowe Middle School has 764 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roger Ludlowe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roger Ludlowe Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 40% 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 Roger Ludlowe Middle School?
6.0% of students at Roger Ludlowe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roger Ludlowe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Roger Ludlowe Middle School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roger Ludlowe Middle School?
Roger Ludlowe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Roger Ludlowe Middle School rank among middle schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Roger Ludlowe Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield School District?
Besides Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students), Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students), and Fairfield Woods Middle School (715 students). See the Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.