- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Litchfield, CT
Litchfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090222001809
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Litchfield Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, CT.
School address
District: Litchfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090222001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Litchfield Middle School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 090222001809 · Litchfield, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 12.5:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Center School (260 students)
Litchfield Middle School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Litchfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center School
Center School
260 students
- Litchfield Hig
Litchfield High School
234 students
- Litchfield Int
Litchfield Intermediate School
189 students
- This school
Litchfield Middle School
125 students
What this shows Litchfield Middle School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Litchfield Middle School compares
Litchfield Middle School is a growing 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,825
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield School District reports $26,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Litchfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Litchfield
1 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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Middle School
How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has 125 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Litchfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Litchfield Middle School?
14.4% of students at Litchfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Litchfield Middle School rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield School District?
Besides Litchfield Middle School, Litchfield School District also operates Center School (260 students), Litchfield High School (234 students), and Litchfield Intermediate School (189 students). See the Litchfield School District district page for the complete list.