Enrollment
214
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, CT
Canton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Canton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090069001376
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canton, CT.
School address
District: Canton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090069001376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton Middle School
Canton Middle School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Canton, Connecticut, enrolling 214 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 214 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Canton School District also operates Canton High School (443 students) and Cherry Brook Primary School (426 students) alongside Canton 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 Canton Middle School compares
Canton 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 61% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,127
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 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Canton Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton School District, which includes Canton Middle School.
$23,127
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 26.7%
Federal 4.5%
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 Canton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Brook Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canton Middle School
How many students attend Canton Middle School?
Canton Middle School has 214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% 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 Canton Middle School?
14.2% of students at Canton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Canton Middle School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Canton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Middle School?
Canton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Canton Middle School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
Is Canton Middle School a good school?
Canton Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Canton School District?
Besides Canton Middle School, Canton School District also operates Canton High School (443 students), Cherry Brook Primary School (426 students), and Canton Intermediate School (333 students). See the Canton School District district page for the complete list.
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