Enrollment
714
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelton, CT
Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090405000801
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Intermediate School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Shelton, CT.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090405000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Intermediate School
Intermediate School is a large middle school in Shelton, Connecticut, enrolling 714 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.6% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 714 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 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,308 students) and Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students) alongside Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Intermediate 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 | 26.6% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,037
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 11.8%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Intermediate School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelton School District, which includes Intermediate School.
$20,037
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 23.7%
Federal 5.5%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Shelton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Intermediate School
How many students attend Intermediate School?
Intermediate School has 714 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Intermediate 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 Intermediate School?
26.6% of students at Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Intermediate School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Shelton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Intermediate School?
Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Intermediate School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Shelton, 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 Shelton on the city page.
Is Intermediate School a good school?
Intermediate School earns 48/100 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 Shelton School District?
Besides Intermediate School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,308 students), Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students), and Elizabeth Shelton School (405 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.
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