- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stafford Springs, CT
Stafford High School
Federal NCES profile for Stafford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090429000845
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Stafford Springs · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stafford Springs, CT.
School address
District: Stafford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090429000845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Stafford High School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 090429000845 · Stafford Springs, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 8.9:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford Elementary School (438 students)
Stafford High School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stafford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stafford Eleme
Stafford Elementary School
438 students
- This school
Stafford High School
357 students
- Stafford Middl
Stafford Middle School
285 students
- West Stafford
West Stafford School
176 students
What this shows Stafford High School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford High School compares
Stafford High 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$25,747
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 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Stafford High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Stafford School District reports $25,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Stafford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford High School
How many students attend Stafford High School?
Stafford High School has 357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stafford Springs, CT. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford High School is 8.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 43% 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 Stafford High School?
22.6% of students at Stafford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford High School?
The largest demographic group at Stafford High School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Stafford Springs, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford High School?
Stafford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Stafford High School rank among public schools in Stafford Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stafford Springs, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stafford School District?
Besides Stafford High School, Stafford School District also operates Stafford Elementary School (438 students), Stafford Middle School (285 students), and West Stafford School (176 students). See the Stafford School District district page for the complete list.