Enrollment
509
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jack Jackter Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jack Jackter Intermediate School
Jack Jackter Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Colchester, Connecticut, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 509 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.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Colchester School District also operates Bacon Academy (572 students) and Colchester Elementary School (552 students) alongside Jack Jackter 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 Jack Jackter Intermediate School compares
Jack Jackter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,976
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colchester School District, which includes Jack Jackter Intermediate School.
$22,976
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 36.5%
Federal 5.8%
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 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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary 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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Colchester on the city page.
Is Jack Jackter Intermediate School a good school?
Jack Jackter Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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