Enrollment
593
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newtown, CT
Newtown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newtown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090291000616
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newtown Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Newtown · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Newtown Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newtown Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newtown, CT.
School address
District: Newtown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090291000616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newtown Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newtown Middle School
Newtown Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Newtown, Connecticut, enrolling 593 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 593 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Newtown School District also operates Newtown High School (1,254 students) and Reed Intermediate School (583 students) alongside Newtown 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 Newtown Middle School compares
Newtown 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$23,957
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Newtown Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newtown School District, which includes Newtown Middle School.
$23,957
Per student
+0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.2%
State 19.4%
Federal 4.4%
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 Newtown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reed Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle Gate Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Head O'meadow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newtown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle 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 (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newtown Middle School
How many students attend Newtown Middle School?
Newtown Middle School has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newtown, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newtown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newtown Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 35% 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 Newtown Middle School?
10.7% of students at Newtown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newtown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newtown Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Newtown, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newtown Middle School?
Newtown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Newtown Middle School rank among public schools in Newtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Newtown Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newtown, 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 Newtown on the city page.
Is Newtown Middle School a good school?
Newtown Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of 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 Newtown School District?
Besides Newtown Middle School, Newtown School District also operates Newtown High School (1,254 students), Reed Intermediate School (583 students), and Middle Gate Elementary School (397 students). See the Newtown School District district page for the complete list.
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