- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, CT
Moody School
Federal NCES profile for Moody School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090249000460
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moody School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Moody School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moody School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Moody School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090249000460 · Middletown, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 11.8:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,193 students)
Moody School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Moody School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- Beman Middle S
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- Farm Hill Scho 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- Lawrence Schoo 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- This school 212
Moody School
212 students
What this shows Moody School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moody School compares
Moody 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 | 26.2% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 91% | - | - |
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.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Moody School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moody School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moody School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Farm Hill School
Standard public school
316 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Lawrence School
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Macdonough School
Standard public school
218 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Wesley School
Standard public school
214 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moody School
How many students attend Moody School?
Moody School has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moody 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 Moody School?
26.2% of students at Moody School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moody School?
The largest demographic group at Moody School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moody School?
Moody School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moody School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Moody School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Moody School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Beman Middle School (977 students), and Snow School (340 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.