Enrollment
357
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090429000845
👥 S:T ratio 64
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stafford High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stafford High School
Stafford High School is a mid-sized high school in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, enrolling 357 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Stafford High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Connecticut schools and 26% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Stafford School District also operates Stafford Elementary School (438 students) and Stafford Middle School (285 students) alongside Stafford High 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 Stafford High School compares
Stafford High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,915
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stafford School District, which includes Stafford High School.
$25,915
Per student
+9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 39.5%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high 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 (~357 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Stafford Springs on the city page.
Is Stafford High School a good school?
Stafford High School earns 49/100 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. 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 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.
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