Enrollment
125
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Litchfield Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Litchfield Middle School
Litchfield Middle School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Litchfield, Connecticut, enrolling 125 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Connecticut schools, with 125 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #11.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Litchfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Wamogo Regional Middle School (166 students): Litchfield Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 11.1:1).
Litchfield School District also operates Center School (260 students) and Litchfield High School (234 students) alongside Litchfield 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 Litchfield Middle School compares
Litchfield 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,992
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
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield School District, which includes Litchfield Middle School.
$25,992
Per student
+9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.1%
State 18.9%
Federal 4.0%
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 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
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~125 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Litchfield Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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