Enrollment
560
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ansonia Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ansonia Middle School
Ansonia Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ansonia, Connecticut, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Connecticut schools and 19% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ansonia School District also operates Ansonia High School (617 students) and Prendergast School (588 students) alongside Ansonia 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 Ansonia Middle School compares
Ansonia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ansonia School District, which includes Ansonia Middle School.
$20,353
Per student
-15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ansonia Middle School a good school?
Ansonia Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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