- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wallingford, CT
Moses Y. Beach School
Federal NCES profile for Moses Y. Beach School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090474000957
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moses Y. Beach School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Wallingford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moses Y. Beach School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moses Y. Beach School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Wallingford, CT.
School address
District: Wallingford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090474000957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Moses Y. Beach School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090474000957 · Wallingford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 12.1:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Hall High School (936 students)
Moses Y. Beach School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Moses Y. Beach School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Hall Hig
Lyman Hall High School
936 students
- Mark T. Sheeha
Mark T. Sheehan High School
673 students
- Dag Hammarskjo
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
593 students
- James H. Moran
James H. Moran Middle School
531 students
- Cook Hill Scho 357
Cook Hill School
357 students
- This school 326
Moses Y. Beach School
326 students
What this shows Moses Y. Beach School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moses Y. Beach School compares
Moses Y. Beach 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$25,569
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Moses Y. Beach School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Wallingford School District reports $25,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moses Y. Beach School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James H. Moran Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cook Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moses Y. Beach School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Wallingford
3 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moses Y. Beach School
How many students attend Moses Y. Beach School?
Moses Y. Beach School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wallingford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moses Y. Beach School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moses Y. Beach School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moses Y. Beach School?
25.9% of students at Moses Y. Beach School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moses Y. Beach School?
The largest demographic group at Moses Y. Beach School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Wallingford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moses Y. Beach School?
Moses Y. Beach School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Moses Y. Beach School rank among schools in Wallingford?
By Resource Investment Index, Moses Y. Beach School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Wallingford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wallingford on the city page.
What other schools are in Wallingford School District?
Besides Moses Y. Beach School, Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students), Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students), and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (593 students). See the Wallingford School District district page for the complete list.