- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stratford, CT
David Wooster Middle School
Federal NCES profile for David Wooster Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090444000900
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Wooster Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
David Wooster Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Wooster Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
David Wooster Middle School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090444000900 · Stratford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 11.4:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
David Wooster Middle School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
David Wooster Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- Bunnell High S
Bunnell High School
982 students
- Second Hill La
Second Hill Lane School
610 students
- This school
David Wooster Middle School
538 students
- Stratford Acad
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- Harry B. Flood
Harry B. Flood Middle School
466 students
What this shows David Wooster Middle School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Wooster Middle School compares
David Wooster 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$23,008
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
African American 29.9%
White 17.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, David Wooster Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Wooster Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunnell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Second Hill Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford Academy - Johnson House | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry B. Flood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Wooster Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Stratford
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Wooster Middle School
How many students attend David Wooster Middle School?
David Wooster Middle School has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Wooster Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Wooster Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 David Wooster Middle School?
40.1% of students at David Wooster Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Wooster Middle School?
The largest demographic group at David Wooster Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Wooster Middle School?
David Wooster Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 David Wooster Middle School rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, David Wooster Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Stratford, 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 Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides David Wooster Middle School, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students), Bunnell High School (982 students), and Second Hill Lane School (610 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.