- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Tomlinson Middle School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.7 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 090153000271 · Fairfield, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 8.3:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students)
Tomlinson Middle School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.7 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Tomlinson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Ludl
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
1,367 students
- Fairfield Ward
Fairfield Warde High School
1,308 students
- Roger Ludlowe
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
764 students
- Fairfield Wood
Fairfield Woods Middle School
715 students
- This school
Tomlinson Middle School
584 students
- Mckinley Schoo 470
Mckinley School
470 students
What this shows Tomlinson Middle School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomlinson Middle School compares
Tomlinson Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,627
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
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.
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
District finance for Fairfield School District reports $25,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,308
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~584 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.