Enrollment
346
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moodus, CT
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090120000198
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Moodus · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moodus, CT.
School address
District: East Haddam School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090120000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Moodus, Connecticut, enrolling 346 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School is leaner than roughly 86% of Connecticut schools and 22% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Haddam School District also operates East Haddam Elementary School (340 students) and Nathan Hale-Ray High School (262 students) alongside Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School compares
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 22.8% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Haddam School District, which includes Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School.
$26,345
Per student
+10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 27.1%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Haddam Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale-Ray High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale-Ray Middle 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
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
How many students attend Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School?
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moodus, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle 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 Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School?
22.8% of students at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Moodus, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School?
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School rank among public schools in Moodus?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Moodus on the city page.
Is Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School a good school?
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Haddam School District?
Besides Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School, East Haddam School District also operates East Haddam Elementary School (340 students) and Nathan Hale-Ray High School (262 students). See the East Haddam School District district page for the complete list.
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