- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterford, CT
Clark Lane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Lane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090486000994
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Lane Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Lane Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Lane Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Waterford, CT.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090486000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Clark Lane Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 090486000994 · Waterford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 12.6:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford High School (713 students)
Clark Lane Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Clark Lane Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford High
Waterford High School
713 students
- This school
Clark Lane Middle School
529 students
- Quaker Hill El
Quaker Hill Elementary School
331 students
- Great Neck Ele
Great Neck Elementary School
309 students
- Oswegatchie El
Oswegatchie Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Clark Lane Middle School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Lane Middle School compares
Clark Lane 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$26,605
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Clark Lane Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Waterford School District reports $26,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Lane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quaker Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Neck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oswegatchie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Lane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Lane Middle School
How many students attend Clark Lane Middle School?
Clark Lane Middle School has 529 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Lane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Lane Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Lane Middle School?
26.2% of students at Clark Lane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Lane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Lane Middle School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Waterford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Lane Middle School?
Clark Lane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Clark Lane Middle School rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Lane Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Clark Lane Middle School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford High School (713 students), Quaker Hill Elementary School (331 students), and Great Neck Elementary School (309 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.