- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New London, CT
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090282000596
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in New London · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 090282000596 · New London, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 11.4:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: New London High School (605 students)
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New London Hig
New London High School
605 students
- Winthrop Stem
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
449 students
- Nathan Hale Ar
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
445 students
- C.B. Jennings
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
406 students
- This school
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
343 students
- New London Vis
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
268 students
What this shows Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School compares
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 138% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 138% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$28,737
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 86 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 8.2%
White 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for New London School District reports $28,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in New London
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
How many students attend Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has 343 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New London, CT. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
86.5% of students at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School rank among middle schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in New London, 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 New London on the city page.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School, New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students), Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students), and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.