- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cheshire, CT
Dodd Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dodd Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090075000125
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodd Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Cheshire · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodd Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodd Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Cheshire, CT.
School address
District: Cheshire School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090075000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Dodd Middle School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090075000125 · Cheshire, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 12.2:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheshire High School (1,208 students)
Dodd Middle School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dodd Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheshire High
Cheshire High School
1,208 students
- Highland Schoo
Highland School
899 students
- This school
Dodd Middle School
660 students
- Doolittle Scho
Doolittle School
529 students
- Norton School 412
Norton School
412 students
- Chapman School 369
Chapman School
369 students
What this shows Dodd Middle School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodd Middle School compares
Dodd 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,860
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Dodd Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Cheshire School District reports $22,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dodd Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doolittle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodd Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dodd Middle School
How many students attend Dodd Middle School?
Dodd Middle School has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cheshire, CT. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodd Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dodd Middle School?
12.9% of students at Dodd Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodd Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dodd Middle School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Cheshire, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodd Middle School?
Dodd Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dodd Middle School rank among public schools in Cheshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodd Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheshire School District?
Besides Dodd Middle School, Cheshire School District also operates Cheshire High School (1,208 students), Highland School (899 students), and Doolittle School (529 students). See the Cheshire School District district page for the complete list.