- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Townsend, DE
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cantwells Bridge 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 100008000391
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cantwells Bridge Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Delaware schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Townsend · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 852
- students enrolled
Cantwells Bridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cantwells Bridge Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Townsend, DE.
School address
District: Appoquinimink School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100008000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Cantwells Bridge Middle School grew from 805 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 100008000391 · Townsend, DE Middle · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students)
Cantwells Bridge Middle School grew from 805 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Cantwells Bridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appoquinimink
Appoquinimink High School
1,357 students
- Odessa High Sc
Odessa High School
1,254 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,231 students
- Waters (Alfred
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
935 students
- Meredith (Ever
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
867 students
- This school
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
852 students
What this shows Cantwells Bridge Middle School reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cantwells Bridge Middle School compares
Cantwells Bridge Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Delaware - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$17,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Cantwells Bridge Middle School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Appoquinimink School District reports $17,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cantwells Bridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cantwells Bridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cantwells Bridge Middle School
How many students attend Cantwells Bridge Middle School?
Cantwells Bridge Middle School has 852 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Townsend, DE. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cantwells Bridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cantwells Bridge Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cantwells Bridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cantwells Bridge Middle School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Townsend, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cantwells Bridge Middle School?
Cantwells Bridge 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 Cantwells Bridge Middle School rank among public schools in Townsend?
By Resource Investment Index, Cantwells Bridge Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Townsend, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Townsend on the city page.
What other schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Besides Cantwells Bridge Middle School, Appoquinimink School District also operates Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students), Odessa High School (1,254 students), and Middletown High School (1,231 students). See the Appoquinimink School District district page for the complete list.