- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakdale, CT
Montville High School
Federal NCES profile for Montville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090258000495
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montville High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montville High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montville High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oakdale, CT.
School address
District: Montville School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090258000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Montville High School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.1 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090258000495 · Oakdale, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 9.4:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonard J. Tyl Middle School (519 students)
Montville High School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.1 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Montville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonard J. Tyl
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
519 students
- This school
Montville High School
491 students
- Mohegan School
Mohegan School
305 students
- Dr. Charles E.
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
296 students
- Oakdale School
Oakdale School
271 students
What this shows Montville High School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montville High School compares
Montville High 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$23,946
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 7.5%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Montville High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Montville School District reports $23,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard J. Tyl Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Charles E. Murphy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montville High School
How many students attend Montville High School?
Montville High School has 491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakdale, CT. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montville High School is 9.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 40% 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 Montville High School?
29.9% of students at Montville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montville High School?
The largest demographic group at Montville High School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montville High School?
Montville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Montville High School rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Montville High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oakdale, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montville School District?
Besides Montville High School, Montville School District also operates Leonard J. Tyl Middle School (519 students), Mohegan School (305 students), and Dr. Charles E. Murphy School (296 students). See the Montville School District district page for the complete list.