- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, CT
Farm Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Farm Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090249000455
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farm Hill School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Farm Hill School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farm Hill School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Farm Hill School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 090249000455 · Middletown, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 12.2:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,193 students)
Farm Hill School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Farm Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- Beman Middle S
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- This school 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- Lawrence Schoo 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- Bielefield Sch 251
Bielefield School
251 students
What this shows Farm Hill School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farm Hill School compares
Farm Hill 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$27,702
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Farm Hill School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farm Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bielefield School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farm Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lawrence School
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Macdonough School
Standard public school
218 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Wesley School
Standard public school
214 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Moody School
Standard public school
212 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farm Hill School
How many students attend Farm Hill School?
Farm Hill School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farm Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farm Hill School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farm Hill School?
48.7% of students at Farm Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farm Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Farm Hill School is White at 35.8% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farm Hill School?
Farm Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farm Hill School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Farm Hill School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Farm Hill School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Beman Middle School (977 students), and Snow School (340 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.