- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, CT
Bielefield School
Federal NCES profile for Bielefield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090249000453
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bielefield School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bielefield School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bielefield School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Bielefield School shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 090249000453 · Middletown, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 12:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,193 students)
Bielefield School shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bielefield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- Beman Middle S
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- Farm Hill Scho 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- Lawrence Schoo 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- This school 251
Bielefield School
251 students
What this shows Bielefield School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bielefield School compares
Bielefield 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$27,702
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 28.7%
African American 24.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Bielefield School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bielefield School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bielefield School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Middletown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bielefield School
How many students attend Bielefield School?
Bielefield School has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bielefield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bielefield School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Bielefield School?
53.9% of students at Bielefield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bielefield School?
The largest demographic group at Bielefield School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.3% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bielefield School?
Bielefield School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bielefield School rank among schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bielefield School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Middletown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Bielefield School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Beman Middle School (977 students), and Snow School (340 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.