- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Durham, CT
Frank Ward Strong School
Federal NCES profile for Frank Ward Strong School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090353500739
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Ward Strong School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Ward Strong School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Ward Strong School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Durham, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 13 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353500739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Frank Ward Strong School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090353500739 · Durham, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 10.6:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Coginchaug Regional High School (356 students)
Frank Ward Strong School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Frank Ward Strong School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coginchaug Reg
Coginchaug Regional High School
356 students
- This school
Frank Ward Strong School
319 students
- Frederick Brew
Frederick Brewster School
214 students
- John Lyman Sch
John Lyman School
207 students
- Middlefield Me
Middlefield Memorial School
206 students
What this shows Frank Ward Strong School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Ward Strong School compares
Frank Ward Strong 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$31,140
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Frank Ward Strong School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 13 reports $31,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Ward Strong School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coginchaug Regional High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Brewster School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Lyman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middlefield Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Ward Strong School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Ward Strong School
How many students attend Frank Ward Strong School?
Frank Ward Strong School has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Durham, CT. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Ward Strong School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Ward Strong School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Frank Ward Strong School?
10.4% of students at Frank Ward Strong School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Ward Strong School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Ward Strong School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Durham, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Ward Strong School?
Frank Ward Strong School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Frank Ward Strong School rank among public schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Ward Strong School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Durham, 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 Regional School District 13?
Besides Frank Ward Strong School, Regional School District 13 also operates Coginchaug Regional High School (356 students), Frederick Brewster School (214 students), and John Lyman School (207 students). See the Regional School District 13 district page for the complete list.