- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ansonia, CT
Ansonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ansonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090006010008
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ansonia Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Ansonia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ansonia Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ansonia Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ansonia, CT.
School address
District: Ansonia School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090006010008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Ansonia Middle School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 090006010008 · Ansonia, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 14.4:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ansonia High School (617 students)
Ansonia Middle School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ansonia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ansonia High S
Ansonia High School
617 students
- Prendergast Sc
Prendergast School
588 students
- Mead School
Mead School
578 students
- This school
Ansonia Middle School
560 students
What this shows Ansonia Middle School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ansonia Middle School compares
Ansonia Middle School is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 44% | 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
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$21,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
African American 21.6%
White 21.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Ansonia Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Ansonia School District reports $21,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ansonia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansonia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prendergast School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mead School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ansonia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 Ansonia Middle School
How many students attend Ansonia Middle School?
Ansonia Middle School has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ansonia, CT. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ansonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ansonia Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ansonia Middle School?
52.5% of students at Ansonia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ansonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ansonia Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Ansonia, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ansonia Middle School?
Ansonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Ansonia Middle School rank among public schools in Ansonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Ansonia Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ansonia, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ansonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Ansonia School District?
Besides Ansonia Middle School, Ansonia School District also operates Ansonia High School (617 students), Prendergast School (588 students), and Mead School (578 students). See the Ansonia School District district page for the complete list.