- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colchester, CT
Bacon Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bacon Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090084000135
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bacon Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Colchester · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bacon Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Colchester, CT.
School address
District: Colchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090084000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Bacon Academy shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.4 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 090084000135 · Colchester, CT High · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 9.4:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Colchester Elementary School (552 students)
Bacon Academy shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 61.4 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bacon Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bacon Academy
572 students
- Colchester Ele
Colchester Elementary School
552 students
- Jack Jackter I
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
509 students
- William J. Joh
William J. Johnston Middle School
452 students
What this shows Bacon Academy reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bacon Academy compares
Bacon Academy 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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.
Funding equity
$22,707
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Bacon Academy is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Colchester School District reports $22,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bacon Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Jackter Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William J. Johnston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bacon Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bacon Academy
How many students attend Bacon Academy?
Bacon Academy has 572 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon Academy is 9.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 40% 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 Bacon Academy?
21.7% of students at Bacon Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bacon Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bacon Academy is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Colchester, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bacon Academy?
Bacon Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Bacon Academy rank among public schools in Colchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Colchester, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colchester School District?
Besides Bacon Academy, Colchester School District also operates Colchester Elementary School (552 students), Jack Jackter Intermediate School (509 students), and William J. Johnston Middle School (452 students). See the Colchester School District district page for the complete list.