- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, CT
The Morgan School
Federal NCES profile for The Morgan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090081000134
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Morgan School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
The Morgan School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Morgan School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clinton, CT.
School address
District: Clinton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090081000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
The Morgan School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 090081000134 · Clinton, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 9.5:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewin G. Joel Jr. School (532 students)
The Morgan School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
The Morgan School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewin G. Joel
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
532 students
- This school
The Morgan School
473 students
- Jared Eliot Sc
Jared Eliot School
418 students
What this shows The Morgan School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Morgan School compares
The Morgan 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$27,342
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, The Morgan School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Clinton School District reports $27,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Morgan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewin G. Joel Jr. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jared Eliot School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Morgan School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Morgan School
How many students attend The Morgan School?
The Morgan School has 473 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Morgan School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Morgan School is 9.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% 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 The Morgan School?
23.3% of students at The Morgan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Morgan School?
The largest demographic group at The Morgan School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Clinton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Morgan School?
The Morgan School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 The Morgan School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, The Morgan School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton School District?
Besides The Morgan School, Clinton School District also operates Lewin G. Joel Jr. School (532 students) and Jared Eliot School (418 students). See the Clinton School District district page for the complete list.