- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stamford, CT
Stillmeadow School
Federal NCES profile for Stillmeadow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090432000868
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillmeadow School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stillmeadow School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillmeadow School ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Stillmeadow School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.7 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 090432000868 · Stamford, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 10.3:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Stillmeadow School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.7 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stillmeadow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- This school 587
Stillmeadow School
587 students
What this shows Stillmeadow School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stillmeadow School compares
Stillmeadow School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$25,199
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 25.7%
African American 8.0%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Stillmeadow School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stillmeadow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillmeadow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Stamford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
Standard public school
799 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Rogers International School
Standard public school
780 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Davenport Ridge School
Standard public school
673 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Westover School
Standard public school
624 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Newfield School
Standard public school
575 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hart School
Standard public school
566 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stillmeadow School
How many students attend Stillmeadow School?
Stillmeadow School has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillmeadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillmeadow School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Stillmeadow School?
42.0% of students at Stillmeadow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillmeadow School?
The largest demographic group at Stillmeadow School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillmeadow School?
Stillmeadow School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stillmeadow School rank among elementary schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillmeadow School ranks #4 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides Stillmeadow School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.