- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090120000198 · Moodus, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 9.4:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: East Haddam Elementary School (340 students)
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
346 students
- East Haddam El
East Haddam Elementary School
340 students
- Nathan Hale-Ra
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
262 students
What this shows Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School compares
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~346 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, 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 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.
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.