- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Canton Middle School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090069001376 · Canton, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.3:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (443 students)
Canton Middle School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Canton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
443 students
- Cherry Brook P
Cherry Brook Primary School
426 students
- Canton Interme
Canton Intermediate School
333 students
- This school
Canton Middle School
214 students
What this shows Canton Middle School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton Middle School compares
Canton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$23,239
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
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.
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
District finance for Canton School District reports $23,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.