Enrollment
387
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granby, CT
Granby Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Granby Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090168000291
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granby Memorial Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Granby · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Granby Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granby Memorial Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Granby, CT.
School address
District: Granby School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090168000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granby Memorial Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granby Memorial Middle School
Granby Memorial Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Granby, Connecticut, enrolling 387 students.
At 11.4:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Connecticut average.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Granby School District also operates Granby Memorial High School (564 students) and Wells Road Intermediate School (384 students) alongside Granby Memorial 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 Granby Memorial Middle School compares
Granby Memorial 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$22,128
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 79.1%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Granby Memorial Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granby School District, which includes Granby Memorial Middle School.
$22,128
Per student
-7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 28.5%
Federal 4.8%
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 Granby Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Road Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granby Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~387 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Granby Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Granby Memorial Middle School?
Granby Memorial Middle School has 387 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granby, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granby Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granby Memorial Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Granby Memorial Middle School?
11.0% of students at Granby Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granby Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Granby Memorial Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Granby, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granby Memorial Middle School?
Granby Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Granby Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in Granby?
By Resource Investment Index, Granby Memorial Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Granby, 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 Granby on the city page.
Is Granby Memorial Middle School a good school?
Granby Memorial Middle School earns 65/100 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 Granby School District?
Besides Granby Memorial Middle School, Granby School District also operates Granby Memorial High School (564 students), Wells Road Intermediate School (384 students), and Kelly Lane Primary School (353 students). See the Granby School District district page for the complete list.
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