- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stamford, CT
Turn of River School
Federal NCES profile for Turn of River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090432000870
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turn of River School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Turn of River School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turn of River School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Turn of River School shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 090432000870 · Stamford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 7.3:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Turn of River School shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Turn of River School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- This school 560
Turn of River School
560 students
What this shows Turn of River School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turn of River School compares
Turn of River School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 40% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 2% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$25,199
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
White 22.3%
African American 11.4%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Turn of River School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turn of River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turn of River School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Stamford
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rippowam Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Scofield Middle School
Standard public school
622 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Dolan School
Standard public school
577 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Cloonan School
Standard public school
447 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turn of River School
How many students attend Turn of River School?
Turn of River School has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turn of River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turn of River School is 7.3:1, which is 40% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 54% 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 Turn of River School?
45.3% of students at Turn of River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turn of River School?
The largest demographic group at Turn of River School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turn of River School?
Turn of River School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Turn of River School rank among middle schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Turn of River School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Stamford, 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 Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides Turn of River School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.