Enrollment
610
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newington, CT
John Wallace Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Wallace Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090288001120
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Wallace Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Newington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Wallace Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Wallace Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newington, CT.
School address
District: Newington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090288001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Wallace Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Wallace Middle School
John Wallace Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newington, Connecticut, enrolling 610 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.6% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students): John Wallace Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 11.8:1).
Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students) and Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students) alongside John Wallace Middle 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 John Wallace Middle School compares
John Wallace 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,960
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 9.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, John Wallace Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newington School District, which includes John Wallace Middle School.
$23,960
Per student
+0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.8%
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 Wallace Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Kellogg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Reynolds School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Paterson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Chaffee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Wallace Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Newington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~610 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Wallace Middle School
How many students attend John Wallace Middle School?
John Wallace Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Wallace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Wallace Middle 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 John Wallace Middle School?
25.6% of students at John Wallace Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Wallace Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Wallace Middle School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Newington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Wallace Middle School?
John Wallace Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Wallace Middle School rank among elementary schools in Newington?
By Resource Investment Index, John Wallace Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newington on the city page.
Is John Wallace Middle School a good school?
John Wallace Middle School earns 54/100 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 Newington School District?
Besides John Wallace Middle School, Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students), Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students), and Anna Reynolds School (407 students). See the Newington School District district page for the complete list.
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