- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartford, CT
Burr Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Burr Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090192000358
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burr Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burr Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burr Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Burr Middle School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 090192000358 · Hartford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 8.9:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Burr Middle School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Burr Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school 259
Burr Middle School
259 students
What this shows Burr Middle School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burr Middle School compares
Burr 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 134% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 134% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$26,329
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
African American 12.7%
Asian 3.5%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Burr Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burr Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burr Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Hartford
3 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burr Middle School
How many students attend Burr Middle School?
Burr Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 43% 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 Burr Middle School?
85.2% of students at Burr Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burr Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Burr Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burr Middle School?
Burr Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Burr Middle School rank among middle schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Burr Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hartford, 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 Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides Burr Middle School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.