- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manchester, CT
Illing Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Illing Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090231000421
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Illing Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Illing Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Illing Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Manchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090231000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Illing Middle School shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 090231000421 · Manchester, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 8.7:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester High School (1,703 students)
Illing Middle School shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Illing Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High School
1,703 students
- Elisabeth M. B
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
864 students
- This school
Illing Middle School
763 students
- Waddell School 476
Waddell School
476 students
- Verplanck Scho 466
Verplanck School
466 students
- Bowers School 376
Bowers School
376 students
What this shows Illing Middle School reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Illing Middle School compares
Illing Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 8% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
White 28.7%
African American 27.1%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Illing Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manchester School District reports $27,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Illing Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verplanck School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowers School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Illing Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Illing Middle School
How many students attend Illing Middle School?
Illing Middle School has 763 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illing Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illing Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 Illing Middle School?
48.0% of students at Illing Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Illing Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Illing Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment, in Manchester, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Illing Middle School?
Illing Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Illing Middle School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Illing Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Manchester, 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 Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Illing Middle School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester High School (1,703 students), Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy (864 students), and Waddell School (476 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.