Enrollment
473
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090081000134
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 50
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Morgan School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Morgan School
The Morgan School is a mid-sized high school in Clinton, Connecticut, enrolling 473 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, The Morgan School is leaner than roughly 85% of Connecticut schools and 21% 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 23.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 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 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Clinton School District also operates Lewin G. Joel Jr. School (532 students) and Jared Eliot School (418 students) alongside The Morgan 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 The Morgan School compares
The Morgan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,488
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton School District, which includes The Morgan School.
$25,488
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is The Morgan School a good school?
The Morgan School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 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.
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