- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, CT
Macdonough School
Federal NCES profile for Macdonough School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090249000458
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macdonough School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Macdonough School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macdonough School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Macdonough School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 090249000458 · Middletown, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 11.5:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,193 students)
Macdonough School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Macdonough School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- Beman Middle S
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- Farm Hill Scho 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- Lawrence Schoo 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- This school 218
Macdonough School
218 students
What this shows Macdonough School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macdonough School compares
Macdonough 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$27,702
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
White 23.9%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Macdonough School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macdonough School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macdonough School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Farm Hill School
Standard public school
316 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Lawrence School
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Wesley School
Standard public school
214 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Moody School
Standard public school
212 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Macdonough School
How many students attend Macdonough School?
Macdonough School has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macdonough School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macdonough School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Macdonough School?
58.1% of students at Macdonough School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macdonough School?
The largest demographic group at Macdonough School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macdonough School?
Macdonough School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macdonough School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Macdonough School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Macdonough School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Beman Middle School (977 students), and Snow School (340 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.