- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Hartford, CT
King Philip Middle School
Federal NCES profile for King Philip Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090492001017
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Philip Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
King Philip Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Philip Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
King Philip Middle School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 73.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 090492001017 · West Hartford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 11.1:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
King Philip Middle School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 73.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
King Philip Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conard High Sc
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- Sedgwick Middl
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- This school
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- Charter Oak In 486
Charter Oak International Academy
486 students
What this shows King Philip Middle School reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Philip Middle School compares
King Philip 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Asian 11.1%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, King Philip Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King Philip Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charter Oak International Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Philip Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in West Hartford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~820 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about King Philip Middle School
How many students attend King Philip Middle School?
King Philip Middle School has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Philip Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Philip Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 King Philip Middle School?
23.1% of students at King Philip Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Philip Middle School?
The largest demographic group at King Philip Middle School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Philip Middle School?
King Philip Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 King Philip Middle School rank among middle schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, King Philip Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in West Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides King Philip Middle School, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.