Enrollment
529
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Griswold, CT
Griswold Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Griswold Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090174000019
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griswold Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Griswold · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Griswold Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griswold Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Griswold, CT.
School address
District: Griswold School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090174000019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Griswold Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Griswold Middle School
Griswold Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Griswold, Connecticut, enrolling 529 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Griswold School District also operates Griswold Elementary School (655 students) and Griswold High School (606 students) alongside Griswold 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 Griswold Middle School compares
Griswold 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,093
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Griswold 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 Griswold School District, which includes Griswold Middle School.
$21,093
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 44.5%
Federal 9.4%
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 Griswold Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griswold High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Griswold Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griswold Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Griswold Middle School
How many students attend Griswold Middle School?
Griswold Middle School has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Griswold, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griswold Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griswold Middle School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Griswold Middle School?
42.7% of students at Griswold Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griswold Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Griswold Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Griswold, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griswold Middle School?
Griswold Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Griswold Middle School rank among public schools in Griswold?
By Resource Investment Index, Griswold Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Griswold, 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 Griswold on the city page.
Is Griswold Middle School a good school?
Griswold Middle School earns 45/100 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 Griswold School District?
Besides Griswold Middle School, Griswold School District also operates Griswold Elementary School (655 students), Griswold High School (606 students), and Griswold Alternative School (19 students). See the Griswold School District district page for the complete list.
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