- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danbury, CT
Rogers Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rogers Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090102000160
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers Park Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rogers Park Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Park Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Rogers Park Middle School shrank from 950 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 090102000160 · Danbury, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
888 enr · 11.2:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
Rogers Park Middle School shrank from 950 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Rogers Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danbury High S
Danbury High School
3,612 students
- Broadview Midd 1,070
Broadview Middle School
1,070 students
- This school 888
Rogers Park Middle School
888 students
- Westside Middl 736
Westside Middle School Academy
736 students
- Park Avenue Sc 562
Park Avenue School
562 students
- Shelter Rock S 527
Shelter Rock School
527 students
What this shows Rogers Park Middle School reports 888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rogers Park Middle School compares
Rogers Park 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$19,386
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 16.7%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Rogers Park Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Danbury School District reports $19,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rogers Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelter Rock School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rogers Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Danbury
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 (~888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rogers Park Middle School
How many students attend Rogers Park Middle School?
Rogers Park Middle School has 888 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Park Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Rogers Park Middle School?
46.8% of students at Rogers Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rogers Park Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers Park Middle School?
Rogers Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Rogers Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Park Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Danbury, 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 Danbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Danbury School District?
Besides Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students), Broadview Middle School (1,070 students), and Westside Middle School Academy (736 students). See the Danbury School District district page for the complete list.