- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ansonia, CT
Mead School
Federal NCES profile for Mead School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090006000005
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mead School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Ansonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mead School has class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mead School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ansonia, CT.
School address
District: Ansonia School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090006000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mead School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090006000005 · Ansonia, CT Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 14.4:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ansonia High School (617 students)
Mead School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mead School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ansonia High S
Ansonia High School
617 students
- Prendergast Sc
Prendergast School
588 students
- This school
Mead School
578 students
- Ansonia Middle
Ansonia Middle School
560 students
What this shows Mead School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mead School compares
Mead 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 64% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,321
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 22.8%
White 19.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Mead School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Ansonia School District reports $21,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mead School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansonia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prendergast School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ansonia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mead School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Ansonia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mead School
How many students attend Mead School?
Mead School has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ansonia, CT. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mead School is 14.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mead School?
59.8% of students at Mead School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mead School?
The largest demographic group at Mead School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Ansonia, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mead School?
Mead School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mead School rank among public schools in Ansonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mead School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ansonia, 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 Ansonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Ansonia School District?
Besides Mead School, Ansonia School District also operates Ansonia High School (617 students), Prendergast School (588 students), and Ansonia Middle School (560 students). See the Ansonia School District district page for the complete list.