- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterbury, CT
Aces at Chase
Federal NCES profile for Aces at Chase, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090007001358
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aces at Chase earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aces at Chase has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aces at Chase ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Area Cooperative Educational Services · Connecticut
NCES ID 090007001358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Aces at Chase shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 090007001358 · Waterbury, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 10.3:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School (509 students)
Aces at Chase shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Aces at Chase in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aces at Chase
556 students
- Wintergreen In
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School
509 students
- The Bridge at 32
The Bridge at Aces
32 students
What this shows Aces at Chase reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aces at Chase compares
Aces at Chase 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.4%
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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 34.5%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Aces at Chase is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Aces at Chase Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Bridge at Aces | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aces at Chase's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar middle schools in Waterbury
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aces at Chase
How many students attend Aces at Chase?
Aces at Chase has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aces at Chase?
The student-teacher ratio at Aces at Chase is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Aces at Chase?
28.0% of students at Aces at Chase are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aces at Chase?
The largest demographic group at Aces at Chase is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aces at Chase?
Aces at Chase has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Aces at Chase rank among middle schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Aces at Chase ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Area Cooperative Educational Services?
Besides Aces at Chase, Area Cooperative Educational Services also operates Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School (509 students) and The Bridge at Aces (32 students). See the Area Cooperative Educational Services district page for the complete list.