Enrollment
584
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfield, CT
Tomlinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tomlinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090153000271
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomlinson Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomlinson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlinson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tomlinson Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tomlinson Middle School
Tomlinson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Fairfield, Connecticut, enrolling 584 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Tomlinson Middle School is leaner than roughly 95% of Connecticut schools and 31% 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 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Roger Ludlowe Middle School (764 students): Tomlinson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 9.4:1).
Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students) and Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students) alongside Tomlinson Middle 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 Tomlinson Middle School compares
Tomlinson Middle 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$24,785
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 6.7%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Tomlinson Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield School District, which includes Tomlinson Middle School.
$24,785
Per student
+4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 15.4%
Federal 3.3%
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 Tomlinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Warde High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomlinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Fairfield
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tomlinson Middle School
How many students attend Tomlinson Middle School?
Tomlinson Middle School has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 47% 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 Tomlinson Middle School?
22.2% of students at Tomlinson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomlinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tomlinson Middle School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomlinson Middle School?
Tomlinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tomlinson Middle School rank among middle schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomlinson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fairfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Tomlinson Middle School a good school?
Tomlinson Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Fairfield School District?
Besides Tomlinson Middle School, Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students), Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students), and Roger Ludlowe Middle School (764 students). See the Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.
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