- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Martin Kellogg Middle School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 090288000608 · Newington, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 11.8:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Newington High School (1,255 students)
Martin Kellogg Middle School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Martin Kellogg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newington High
Newington High School
1,255 students
- John Wallace M
John Wallace Middle School
610 students
- This school
Martin Kellogg Middle School
567 students
- Anna Reynolds 407
Anna Reynolds School
407 students
- John Paterson 394
John Paterson School
394 students
- Ruth Chaffee S 317
Ruth Chaffee School
317 students
What this shows Martin Kellogg Middle School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Kellogg Middle School compares
Martin Kellogg 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$24,631
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
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.
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
District finance for Newington School District reports $24,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~567 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.