Enrollment
669
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, CT
Har-Bur Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Har-Bur Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090352000727
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Har-Bur Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Har-Bur Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Har-Bur Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burlington, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 10 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090352000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Har-Bur Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Har-Bur Middle School
Har-Bur Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Burlington, Connecticut, enrolling 669 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (24%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Regional School District 10 also operates Lewis S. Mills High School (614 students) and Lake Garda Elementary School (466 students) alongside Har-Bur 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 Har-Bur Middle School compares
Har-Bur 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 18% | - | - |
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.
669
Bigger than 78% 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
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
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,962
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 67.4%
Two or More 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Har-Bur Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Regional School District 10, which includes Har-Bur Middle School.
$20,962
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 27.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 Har-Bur Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis S. Mills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Garda Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harwinton Consolidated School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Har-Bur Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Har-Bur Middle School
How many students attend Har-Bur Middle School?
Har-Bur Middle School has 669 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Har-Bur Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Har-Bur Middle 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 Har-Bur Middle School?
11.0% of students at Har-Bur Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Har-Bur Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Har-Bur Middle School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Burlington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Har-Bur Middle School?
Har-Bur Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Har-Bur Middle School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Har-Bur Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
Is Har-Bur Middle School a good school?
Har-Bur Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. 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 Regional School District 10?
Besides Har-Bur Middle School, Regional School District 10 also operates Lewis S. Mills High School (614 students), Lake Garda Elementary School (466 students), and Harwinton Consolidated School (374 students). See the Regional School District 10 district page for the complete list.
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