Enrollment
288
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090045000069
Thomas Hooker School — Bridgeport, CT
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Hooker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Hooker School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thomas Hooker School reports 288 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 66% above the Connecticut average and 16% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgeport School District spends $23,852 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.0% from local sources (property taxes), 61.5% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Hooker School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 66% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,852
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
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.
Overview
Enrollment 288 Top 21% in Connecticut — larger than 79% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.3% +66% vs state
NCES ID 090045000069
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.3%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Thomas Hooker School.
$23,852
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 61.5%
Federal 18.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
Similar other schools in Bridgeport
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Read School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Hooker School
How many students attend Thomas Hooker School?
Thomas Hooker School has 288 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hooker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hooker School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Hooker School?
Thomas Hooker School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.