- Enrollment
- 2,620
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverside, CT
Eastern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090171000298
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Riverside, CT.
School address
District: Greenwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090171000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Eastern Middle School held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090171000298 · Riverside, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 10.4:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwich High School (2,620 students)
Eastern Middle School held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Eastern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwich High
Greenwich High School
2,620 students
- This school 797
Eastern Middle School
797 students
- Western Middle 563
Western Middle School
563 students
- Central Middle 483
Central Middle School
483 students
- Riverside Scho 440
Riverside School
440 students
- North Mianus S 423
North Mianus School
423 students
What this shows Eastern Middle School reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Middle School compares
Eastern 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Eastern Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwich School District reports $31,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Mianus School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Middle School
How many students attend Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has 797 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverside, CT. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Eastern Middle School?
4.2% of students at Eastern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Middle School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Riverside, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Eastern Middle School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Riverside, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greenwich School District?
Besides Eastern Middle School, Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students), Western Middle School (563 students), and Central Middle School (483 students). See the Greenwich School District district page for the complete list.