- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meriden, CT
Roger Sherman School
Federal NCES profile for Roger Sherman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090240000450
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roger Sherman School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roger Sherman School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roger Sherman School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Roger Sherman School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090240000450 · Meriden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 12.7:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Roger Sherman School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Roger Sherman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- This school 457
Roger Sherman School
457 students
What this shows Roger Sherman School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roger Sherman School compares
Roger Sherman 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 101% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
White 13.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Roger Sherman School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roger Sherman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roger Sherman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Meriden
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Hanover School
Standard public school
456 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
John Barry School
Standard public school
418 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas Hooker School
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin School
Standard public school
357 students 13.2:1 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roger Sherman School
How many students attend Roger Sherman School?
Roger Sherman School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roger Sherman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roger Sherman School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roger Sherman School?
73.1% of students at Roger Sherman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roger Sherman School?
The largest demographic group at Roger Sherman School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roger Sherman School?
Roger Sherman School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Roger Sherman School rank among schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Roger Sherman School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Roger Sherman School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Edison Middle School (773 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.