- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terryville, CT
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eli Terry Jr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090333000705
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Terryville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Terryville, CT.
School address
District: Plymouth School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090333000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090333000705 · Terryville, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 9.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Terryville High School (337 students)
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terryville Hig
Terryville High School
337 students
- Plymouth Cente
Plymouth Center School
320 students
- This school
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
290 students
- Harry S. Fishe
Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Eli Terry Jr. Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eli Terry Jr. Middle School compares
Eli Terry Jr. 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$23,995
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 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth School District reports $23,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eli Terry Jr. Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terryville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Center School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Fisher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eli Terry Jr. Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
How many students attend Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terryville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
37.6% of students at Eli Terry Jr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Terryville, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eli Terry Jr. Middle School?
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Eli Terry Jr. Middle School rank among public schools in Terryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Terryville, 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 Plymouth School District?
Besides Eli Terry Jr. Middle School, Plymouth School District also operates Terryville High School (337 students), Plymouth Center School (320 students), and Harry S. Fisher Elementary School (286 students). See the Plymouth School District district page for the complete list.