- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meriden, CT
Edison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090240001948
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+112 students YoY
Edison Middle School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+112 students YoY 090240001948 · Meriden, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
773 enr · 14.9:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Edison Middle School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Edison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- This school
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
536 students
What this shows Edison Middle School reports 773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Middle School compares
Edison Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 21.9%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Edison Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Meriden
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 (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Middle School
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has 773 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), up 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Middle School?
59.1% of students at Edison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Edison Middle School rank among middle schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Meriden, 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 Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Edison Middle School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Lincoln Middle School (684 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.