- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moodus, CT
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale-Ray High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090120000185
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale-Ray High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moodus · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathan Hale-Ray High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale-Ray High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moodus, CT.
School address
District: East Haddam School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090120000185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Nathan Hale-Ray High School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090120000185 · Moodus, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 7.7:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School (346 students)
Nathan Hale-Ray High School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale-Ray High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nathan Hale-Ra
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
346 students
- East Haddam El
East Haddam Elementary School
340 students
- This school
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
262 students
What this shows Nathan Hale-Ray High School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale-Ray High School compares
Nathan Hale-Ray 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 2% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,433
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Nathan Hale-Ray High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for East Haddam School District reports $27,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathan Hale-Ray High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Haddam Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale-Ray High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale-Ray High School
How many students attend Nathan Hale-Ray High School?
Nathan Hale-Ray High School has 262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moodus, CT. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale-Ray High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale-Ray High School is 7.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 51% 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 Nathan Hale-Ray High School?
19.8% of students at Nathan Hale-Ray High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale-Ray High School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale-Ray High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Moodus, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale-Ray High School?
Nathan Hale-Ray High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Nathan Hale-Ray High School rank among public schools in Moodus?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale-Ray High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moodus, 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 East Haddam School District?
Besides Nathan Hale-Ray High School, East Haddam School District also operates Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School (346 students) and East Haddam Elementary School (340 students). See the East Haddam School District district page for the complete list.