Enrollment
197
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deep River, CT
John Winthrop Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Winthrop Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090363000767
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Winthrop Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Deep River · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Winthrop Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Winthrop Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deep River, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 04 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090363000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Winthrop Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Winthrop Middle School
John Winthrop Middle School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Deep River, Connecticut, enrolling 197 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Connecticut schools, with 197 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Regional School District 04, also runs Valley Regional High School (429 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 Winthrop Middle School compares
John Winthrop 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,980
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 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, John Winthrop Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Regional School District 04, which includes John Winthrop Middle School.
$26,980
Per student
+13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.4%
State 13.3%
Federal 3.3%
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 Winthrop Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Winthrop Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle 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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John Winthrop Middle School
How many students attend John Winthrop Middle School?
John Winthrop Middle School has 197 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deep River, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Winthrop Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Winthrop Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Winthrop Middle School?
19.7% of students at John Winthrop Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Winthrop Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Winthrop Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Deep River, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Winthrop Middle School?
John Winthrop Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Winthrop Middle School rank among public schools in Deep River?
By Resource Investment Index, John Winthrop Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deep River, 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 Deep River on the city page.
Is John Winthrop Middle School a good school?
John Winthrop Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Regional School District 04?
Besides John Winthrop Middle School, Regional School District 04 also operates Valley Regional High School (429 students). See the Regional School District 04 district page for the complete list.
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