Enrollment
888
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rogers Park Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rogers Park Middle School
Rogers Park Middle School is a large middle school in Danbury, Connecticut, enrolling 888 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 92% of state schools at 888 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #70, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Danbury School District spends $19,075 per pupil, 20% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 311 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 888 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danbury's middle schools, it stands alongside Broadview Middle School (1,070 students): Rogers Park Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 12.7:1).
Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students) and Broadview Middle School (1,070 students) alongside Rogers Park Middle 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 Rogers Park Middle School compares
Rogers Park Middle 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danbury School District, which includes Rogers Park Middle School.
$19,075
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 33.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~888 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rogers Park Middle School a good school?
Rogers Park Middle School earns 34/100 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 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.
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