- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Henry James Memorial School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090411000811 · Simsbury, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 13.2:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Simsbury High School (1,187 students)
Henry James Memorial School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Henry James Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simsbury High
Simsbury High School
1,187 students
- Squadron Line
Squadron Line School
710 students
- This school
Henry James Memorial School
685 students
- Latimer Lane S
Latimer Lane School
483 students
- Central School 393
Central School
393 students
- Tootin' Hills 368
Tootin' Hills School
368 students
What this shows Henry James Memorial School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry James Memorial School compares
Henry James Memorial School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Simsbury School District reports $23,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.