Enrollment
381
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CT
John Read Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Read Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090351000721
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Read Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Read Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Read Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Redding, CT.
School address
District: Redding School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090351000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Read Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Read Middle School
John Read Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Redding, Connecticut, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.7% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Connecticut average.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Redding School District spends $32,172 per pupil, 35% above the Connecticut average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Redding School District, also runs Redding Elementary School (471 students).
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 John Read Middle School compares
John Read Middle 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 79% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$32,172
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, John Read Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redding School District, which includes John Read Middle School.
$32,172
Per student
+35%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+94%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.5%
State 13.7%
Federal 1.8%
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 John Read Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Read Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Read Middle School
How many students attend John Read Middle School?
John Read Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Read Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Read Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Read Middle School?
7.7% of students at John Read Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Read Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Read Middle School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Redding, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Read Middle School?
John Read Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 John Read Middle School rank among public schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, John Read Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Redding, 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 Redding on the city page.
Is John Read Middle School a good school?
John Read Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Redding School District?
Besides John Read Middle School, Redding School District also operates Redding Elementary School (471 students). See the Redding School District district page for the complete list.
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