- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Griswold Middle School grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 090174000019 · Griswold, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 11:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Griswold Elementary School (655 students)
Griswold Middle School grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Griswold Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griswold Eleme
Griswold Elementary School
655 students
- Griswold High
Griswold High School
606 students
- This school
Griswold Middle School
529 students
- Griswold Alter 19
Griswold Alternative School
19 students
What this shows Griswold Middle School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griswold Middle School compares
Griswold Middle School is a growing 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$20,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Griswold School District reports $20,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~529 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), up 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.