- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colchester, CT
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Jack Jackter Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090084000137
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Jackter Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Colchester · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack Jackter Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Jackter Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Colchester, CT.
School address
District: Colchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090084000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Jack Jackter Intermediate School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 090084000137 · Colchester, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 12.7:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bacon Academy (572 students)
Jack Jackter Intermediate School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Jack Jackter Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bacon Academy
Bacon Academy
572 students
- Colchester Ele
Colchester Elementary School
552 students
- This school
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
509 students
- William J. Joh
William J. Johnston Middle School
452 students
What this shows Jack Jackter Intermediate School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Jackter Intermediate School compares
Jack Jackter Intermediate 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,707
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Jack Jackter Intermediate School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Colchester School District reports $22,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Jackter Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William J. Johnston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Jackter Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Jackter Intermediate School
How many students attend Jack Jackter Intermediate School?
Jack Jackter Intermediate School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Jackter Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Jackter Intermediate School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack Jackter Intermediate School?
17.8% of students at Jack Jackter Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Jackter Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Jack Jackter Intermediate School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Colchester, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Jackter Intermediate School?
Jack Jackter Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Jack Jackter Intermediate School rank among public schools in Colchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Jackter Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Colchester, 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 Colchester School District?
Besides Jack Jackter Intermediate School, Colchester School District also operates Bacon Academy (572 students), Colchester Elementary School (552 students), and William J. Johnston Middle School (452 students). See the Colchester School District district page for the complete list.