Enrollment
381
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090351000721
John Read Middle School — Redding, CT
Federal NCES profile for John Read Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 89
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Redding School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-21% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Read Middle School reports 381 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 79% below the Connecticut average and 85% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 191 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 4.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Redding School District spends $33,544 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 84.5% from local sources (property taxes), 13.7% from the state, and 1.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Read Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 79% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 79% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 11% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$33,544
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 381 Top 44% in Connecticut — larger than 56% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.7% -79% vs state
NCES ID 090351000721
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 191:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 4.2%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redding School District, which includes John Read Middle School.
$33,544
Per student
+19%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 9.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Redding, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Read Middle School?
John Read Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.