Enrollment
478
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Guilford, CT
E. C. Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for E. C. Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090180000331
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. C. Adams Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Guilford · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
E. C. Adams Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. C. Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Guilford, CT.
School address
District: Guilford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090180000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. C. Adams Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. C. Adams Middle School
E. C. Adams Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Guilford, Connecticut, enrolling 478 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Connecticut average.
With 478 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students) and A. Baldwin Middle School (463 students) alongside E. C. Adams 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 E. C. Adams Middle School compares
E. C. Adams 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,399
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, E. C. Adams Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford School District, which includes E. C. Adams Middle School.
$23,399
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 14.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 E. C. Adams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. Baldwin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guilford Lakes School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melissa Jones School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. W. Cox School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. C. Adams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~478 students)
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Frequently asked questions about E. C. Adams Middle School
How many students attend E. C. Adams Middle School?
E. C. Adams Middle School has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Guilford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. C. Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. C. Adams Middle School is 10.6:1, 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 E. C. Adams Middle School?
9.7% of students at E. C. Adams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. C. Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at E. C. Adams Middle School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Guilford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. C. Adams Middle School?
E. C. Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 E. C. Adams Middle School rank among public schools in Guilford?
By Resource Investment Index, E. C. Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Guilford, 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 Guilford on the city page.
Is E. C. Adams Middle School a good school?
E. C. Adams Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. 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 Guilford School District?
Besides E. C. Adams Middle School, Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students), A. Baldwin Middle School (463 students), and Guilford Lakes School (369 students). See the Guilford School District district page for the complete list.
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