Enrollment
543
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stamford, CT
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Stamford Charter School for Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090022001807Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stamford Charter School for Excellence earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools.
- #23 of 23
- public schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stamford Charter School for Excellence has class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks #23 of 23 public schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090022001807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+124% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stamford Charter School for Excellence compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Stamford Charter School for Excellence is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Stamford, Connecticut, enrolling 543 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Connecticut schools and 124% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 69/100).
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Stamford Charter School for Excellence District spends $10,531 per pupil, 56% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Stamford Charter School for Excellence District is a single-school charter district, so Stamford Charter School for Excellence operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence compares
Stamford Charter School for Excellence on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 124% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 124% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Asian 21.7%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Stamford Charter School for Excellence is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stamford Charter School for Excellence District, which includes Stamford Charter School for Excellence.
$10,531
Per student
-56%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 90.5%
Federal 6.5%
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.
Similar other 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 (~543 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stamford Charter School for Excellence
How many students attend Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stamford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Stamford Charter School for Excellence is 27.1:1, which is 124% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
41.0% of students at Stamford Charter School for Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Stamford Charter School for Excellence is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stamford Charter School for Excellence rank among public schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks #23 of 23 public schools in Stamford, 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 Stamford on the city page.
Is Stamford Charter School for Excellence a good school?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence District?
None; Stamford Charter School for Excellence District is a single-school charter district, and Stamford Charter School for Excellence is its only campus.
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