- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, CT
Thomas Hooker School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Hooker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090045000069
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Hooker School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #15 of 34
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Hooker School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Hooker School ranks #15 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Thomas Hooker School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 090045000069 · Bridgeport, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 9.6:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Thomas Hooker School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Thomas Hooker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,803 students
- Warren Harding
Warren Harding High School
1,324 students
- Blackham Schoo
Blackham School
1,088 students
- Bassick High S
Bassick High School
1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- This school 288
Thomas Hooker School
288 students
What this shows Thomas Hooker School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Hooker School compares
Thomas Hooker 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$20,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
African American 27.4%
White 7.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Thomas Hooker School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Hooker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Harding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Hooker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Bridgeport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Standard public school
1,090 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Blackham School
Standard public school
1,088 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Cesar Batalla School
Standard public school
990 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Read School
Standard public school
863 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Geraldine Johnson School
Standard public school
825 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Standard public school
775 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Hooker School
How many students attend Thomas Hooker School?
Thomas Hooker School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hooker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hooker School is 9.6:1, 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 Thomas Hooker School?
60.3% of students at Thomas Hooker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Hooker School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Hooker School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Hooker School?
Thomas Hooker School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Thomas Hooker School rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Hooker School ranks #15 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeport School District?
Besides Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students), Warren Harding High School (1,324 students), and Blackham School (1,088 students). See the Bridgeport School District district page for the complete list.