- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterbury, CT
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Michael F. Wallace Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090483000983
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael F. Wallace Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael F. Wallace Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael F. Wallace Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090483000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Michael F. Wallace Middle School held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 090483000983 · Waterbury, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,059 enr · 11.5:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby High School (1,453 students)
Michael F. Wallace Middle School held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Michael F. Wallace Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crosby High Sc
Crosby High School
1,453 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,391 students
- Wilby High Sch
Wilby High School
1,196 students
- This school
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
1,059 students
- West Side Midd
West Side Middle School
848 students
- Waterbury Arts
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
820 students
What this shows Michael F. Wallace Middle School reports 1,059 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael F. Wallace Middle School compares
Michael F. Wallace 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 130% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,059
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
39.0%
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
$20,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 283 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
African American 22.7%
White 9.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Michael F. Wallace Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Waterbury School District reports $20,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michael F. Wallace Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilby High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael F. Wallace Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterbury
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 (~1,059 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Michael F. Wallace Middle School
How many students attend Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School has 1,059 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,062 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael F. Wallace Middle 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 Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
83.9% of students at Michael F. Wallace Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Michael F. Wallace Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
Michael F. Wallace Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Michael F. Wallace Middle School rank among elementary schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael F. Wallace Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterbury School District?
Besides Michael F. Wallace Middle School, Waterbury School District also operates Crosby High School (1,453 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,391 students), and Wilby High School (1,196 students). See the Waterbury School District district page for the complete list.