- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
John Winthrop Middle School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 090363000767 · Deep River, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 10.9:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Regional High School (429 students)
John Winthrop Middle School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How John Winthrop Middle School compares
John Winthrop Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$29,948
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 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.
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
District finance for Regional School District 04 reports $29,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide middle 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 (~197 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.