Enrollment
448
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cromwell Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cromwell Middle School
Cromwell Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Cromwell, Connecticut, enrolling 448 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 306 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Cromwell School District also operates Cromwell High School (515 students) and Woodside Intermediate School (440 students) alongside Cromwell Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cromwell Middle School compares
Cromwell Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cromwell School District, which includes Cromwell Middle School.
$21,119
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 28.7%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cromwell on the city page.
Is Cromwell Middle School a good school?
Cromwell Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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