Enrollment
971
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hartford Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hartford Middle School
East Hartford Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 971 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 93% of state schools at 971 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #52, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among East Hartford's middle schools, it stands alongside Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo (669 students): East Hartford Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 12.2:1).
East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students) and Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students) alongside East Hartford 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 East Hartford Middle School compares
East Hartford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,340
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hartford School District, which includes East Hartford Middle School.
$23,340
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 53.4%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
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 (~971 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Hartford Middle School a good school?
East Hartford Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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