- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meriden, CT
John Barry School
Federal NCES profile for John Barry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090240000445
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Barry School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Barry School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Barry School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
John Barry School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 090240000445 · Meriden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 11.9:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
John Barry School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
John Barry School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- This school 418
John Barry School
418 students
What this shows John Barry School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Barry School compares
John Barry 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 111% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 111% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
African American 12.2%
White 9.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, John Barry School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Barry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Barry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Meriden
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Roger Sherman School
Standard public school
457 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hanover School
Standard public school
456 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Thomas Hooker School
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin School
Standard public school
357 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Barry School
How many students attend John Barry School?
John Barry School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Barry School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Barry School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 John Barry School?
76.7% of students at John Barry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Barry School?
The largest demographic group at John Barry School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Barry School?
John Barry School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 John Barry School rank among schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, John Barry School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides John Barry School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Edison Middle School (773 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.