Enrollment
393
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellington, CT
Ellington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ellington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090144000238
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellington Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ellington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellington Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellington Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ellington, CT.
School address
District: Ellington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090144000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellington Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellington Middle School
Ellington Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ellington, Connecticut, enrolling 393 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Ellington School District also operates Ellington High School (701 students) and Windermere School (627 students) alongside Ellington 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 Ellington Middle School compares
Ellington 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,308
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 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
White 71.8%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Ellington Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellington School District, which includes Ellington Middle School.
$20,308
Per student
-15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.7%
State 35.1%
Federal 4.2%
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 Ellington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal Lake School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ellington Middle School
How many students attend Ellington Middle School?
Ellington Middle School has 393 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellington Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Ellington Middle School?
13.6% of students at Ellington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ellington Middle School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Ellington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellington Middle School?
Ellington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Ellington Middle School rank among public schools in Ellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellington Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ellington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellington on the city page.
Is Ellington Middle School a good school?
Ellington Middle School earns 54/100 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 Ellington School District?
Besides Ellington Middle School, Ellington School District also operates Ellington High School (701 students), Windermere School (627 students), and Center School (445 students). See the Ellington School District district page for the complete list.
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