- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Hartford, CT
East Hartford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Hartford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090126000197
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hartford Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hartford Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hartford Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090126000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
East Hartford Middle School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.1 → 87.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 090126000197 · East Hartford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 11:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: East Hartford High School (1,776 students)
East Hartford Middle School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.1 → 87.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
East Hartford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Hartford
East Hartford High School
1,776 students
- This school
East Hartford Middle School
971 students
- Dr. Thomas S. 519
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
519 students
- Governor Willi 345
Governor William Pitkin School
345 students
- Robert J. O'br 344
Robert J. O'brien School
344 students
- Joseph O. Good 334
Joseph O. Goodwin School
334 students
What this shows East Hartford Middle School reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hartford Middle School compares
East Hartford 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$23,806
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 31.0%
White 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, East Hartford Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for East Hartford School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Hartford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor William Pitkin School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J. O'brien School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph O. Goodwin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hartford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in East Hartford
2 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 (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Hartford Middle School
How many students attend East Hartford Middle School?
East Hartford Middle School has 971 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hartford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hartford Middle School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 East Hartford Middle School?
61.6% of students at East Hartford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hartford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Hartford Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hartford Middle School?
East Hartford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 East Hartford Middle School rank among middle schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hartford Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in East Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in East Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in East Hartford School District?
Besides East Hartford Middle School, East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students), Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students), and Governor William Pitkin School (345 students). See the East Hartford School District district page for the complete list.