- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cromwell, CT
Cromwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cromwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090099000147
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cromwell Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cromwell · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cromwell Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cromwell Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cromwell, CT.
School address
District: Cromwell School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090099000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cromwell Middle School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090099000147 · Cromwell, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 10.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Cromwell High School (515 students)
Cromwell Middle School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Cromwell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cromwell High
Cromwell High School
515 students
- This school
Cromwell Middle School
448 students
- Woodside Inter
Woodside Intermediate School
440 students
- Edna C. Steven
Edna C. Stevens School
413 students
What this shows Cromwell Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cromwell Middle School compares
Cromwell 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,410
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Cromwell Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cromwell School District reports $21,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cromwell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna C. Stevens School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cromwell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cromwell Middle School
How many students attend Cromwell Middle School?
Cromwell Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cromwell, CT. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cromwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cromwell Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Cromwell Middle School?
21.9% of students at Cromwell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cromwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cromwell Middle School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Cromwell, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cromwell Middle School?
Cromwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Cromwell Middle School rank among public schools in Cromwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Cromwell Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cromwell, 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 Cromwell School District?
Besides Cromwell Middle School, Cromwell School District also operates Cromwell High School (515 students), Woodside Intermediate School (440 students), and Edna C. Stevens School (413 students). See the Cromwell School District district page for the complete list.