Enrollment
567
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newington, CT
Martin Kellogg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Kellogg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090288000608
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Kellogg Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Newington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Kellogg Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Kellogg Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newington, CT.
School address
District: Newington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090288000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Kellogg Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Kellogg Middle School
Martin Kellogg Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newington, Connecticut, enrolling 567 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.5% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newington's elementary schools, it stands alongside John Wallace Middle School (610 students): Martin Kellogg Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12.7:1).
Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students) and John Wallace Middle School (610 students) alongside Martin Kellogg 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 Martin Kellogg Middle School compares
Martin Kellogg 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,960
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 12.5%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Martin Kellogg Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newington School District, which includes Martin Kellogg Middle School.
$23,960
Per student
+0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.8%
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 Martin Kellogg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Wallace Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Reynolds School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Paterson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruth Chaffee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Kellogg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Newington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin Kellogg Middle School
How many students attend Martin Kellogg Middle School?
Martin Kellogg Middle School has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Kellogg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Kellogg Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Martin Kellogg Middle School?
30.5% of students at Martin Kellogg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Kellogg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Kellogg Middle School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Newington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Kellogg Middle School?
Martin Kellogg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Martin Kellogg Middle School rank among elementary schools in Newington?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Kellogg Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newington, 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 Newington on the city page.
Is Martin Kellogg Middle School a good school?
Martin Kellogg Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Newington School District?
Besides Martin Kellogg Middle School, Newington School District also operates Newington High School (1,255 students), John Wallace Middle School (610 students), and Anna Reynolds School (407 students). See the Newington School District district page for the complete list.
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