Enrollment
685
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Simsbury, CT
Henry James Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Henry James Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090411000811
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry James Memorial School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Simsbury · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry James Memorial School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry James Memorial School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Simsbury, CT.
School address
District: Simsbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090411000811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry James Memorial School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry James Memorial School
Henry James Memorial School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Simsbury, Connecticut, enrolling 685 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 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 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students) and Squadron Line School (710 students) alongside Henry James Memorial 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 Henry James Memorial School compares
Henry James Memorial 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$22,884
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Henry James Memorial School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simsbury School District, which includes Henry James Memorial School.
$22,884
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 23.1%
Federal 4.2%
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 Henry James Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simsbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Squadron Line School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latimer Lane School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tootin' Hills School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry James Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry James Memorial School
How many students attend Henry James Memorial School?
Henry James Memorial School has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Simsbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry James Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry James Memorial School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry James Memorial School?
13.4% of students at Henry James Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry James Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Henry James Memorial School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Simsbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry James Memorial School?
Henry James Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Henry James Memorial School rank among public schools in Simsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry James Memorial School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Simsbury, 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 Simsbury on the city page.
Is Henry James Memorial School a good school?
Henry James Memorial School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Simsbury School District?
Besides Henry James Memorial School, Simsbury School District also operates Simsbury High School (1,187 students), Squadron Line School (710 students), and Latimer Lane School (483 students). See the Simsbury School District district page for the complete list.
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