- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wallingford, CT
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dag Hammarskjold Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090474000951
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Wallingford · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dag Hammarskjold Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Wallingford, CT.
School address
District: Wallingford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090474000951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 090474000951 · Wallingford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 10.2:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Hall High School (936 students)
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Hall Hig
Lyman Hall High School
936 students
- Mark T. Sheeha
Mark T. Sheehan High School
673 students
- This school
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
593 students
- James H. Moran
James H. Moran Middle School
531 students
- Cook Hill Scho 357
Cook Hill School
357 students
- Moses Y. Beach 326
Moses Y. Beach School
326 students
What this shows Dag Hammarskjold Middle School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dag Hammarskjold Middle School compares
Dag Hammarskjold 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,569
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wallingford School District reports $25,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H. Moran Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cook Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moses Y. Beach School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dag Hammarskjold Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Wallingford
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
How many students attend Dag Hammarskjold Middle School?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wallingford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 35% 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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School?
27.8% of students at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dag Hammarskjold Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Wallingford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dag Hammarskjold Middle School?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School rank among public schools in Wallingford?
By Resource Investment Index, Dag Hammarskjold Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Wallingford, 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 Wallingford on the city page.
What other schools are in Wallingford School District?
Besides Dag Hammarskjold Middle School, Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students), Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students), and James H. Moran Middle School (531 students). See the Wallingford School District district page for the complete list.