- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
John Read Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090351000721 · Redding, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 10.3:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Redding Elementary School (471 students)
John Read Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How John Read Middle School compares
John Read Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$32,817
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Redding School District reports $32,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.