- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westport, CT
Coleytown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coleytown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090504001052
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleytown Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleytown Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleytown Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Westport, CT.
School address
District: Westport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090504001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Coleytown Middle School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 090504001052 · Westport, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 10.5:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples High School (1,629 students)
Coleytown Middle School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Coleytown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staples High S
Staples High School
1,629 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
710 students
- Long Lots Scho 571
Long Lots School
571 students
- This school 484
Coleytown Middle School
484 students
- Coleytown Elem 461
Coleytown Elementary School
461 students
- Green's Farms 460
Green's Farms School
460 students
What this shows Coleytown Middle School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleytown Middle School compares
Coleytown 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$28,385
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 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 6.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Coleytown Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westport School District reports $28,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleytown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Lots School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green's Farms School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleytown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle schools in Westport
1 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleytown Middle School
How many students attend Coleytown Middle School?
Coleytown Middle School has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleytown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleytown Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 Coleytown Middle School?
0.9% of students at Coleytown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleytown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coleytown Middle School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Westport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleytown Middle School?
Coleytown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Coleytown Middle School rank among public schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleytown Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Westport, 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 Westport on the city page.
What other schools are in Westport School District?
Besides Coleytown Middle School, Westport School District also operates Staples High School (1,629 students), Bedford Middle School (710 students), and Long Lots School (571 students). See the Westport School District district page for the complete list.