- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ellington Middle School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 090144000238 · Ellington, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 11.6:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellington High School (701 students)
Ellington Middle School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ellington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellington High
Ellington High School
701 students
- Windermere Sch
Windermere School
627 students
- Center School
Center School
445 students
- This school
Ellington Middle School
393 students
- Crystal Lake S
Crystal Lake School
308 students
What this shows Ellington Middle School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellington Middle School compares
Ellington Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,456
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 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.
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
District finance for Ellington School District reports $21,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~393 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.