- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Old Saybrook, CT
Old Saybrook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Old Saybrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090318000007
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Saybrook Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Old Saybrook · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Saybrook Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Saybrook Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Old Saybrook, CT.
School address
District: Old Saybrook School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090318000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Old Saybrook Middle School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090318000007 · Old Saybrook, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 7.3:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Kathleen E. Goodwin School (383 students)
Old Saybrook Middle School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Old Saybrook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kathleen E. Go
Kathleen E. Goodwin School
383 students
- Old Saybrook S
Old Saybrook Senior High School
338 students
- This school
Old Saybrook Middle School
307 students
What this shows Old Saybrook Middle School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Saybrook Middle School compares
Old Saybrook Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 40% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% 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
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,705
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 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Old Saybrook Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Old Saybrook School District reports $30,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Saybrook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen E. Goodwin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Saybrook Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Saybrook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Saybrook Middle School
How many students attend Old Saybrook Middle School?
Old Saybrook Middle School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Old Saybrook, CT. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Saybrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Saybrook Middle School is 7.3:1, which is 40% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 54% 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 Old Saybrook Middle School?
21.5% of students at Old Saybrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Saybrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Old Saybrook Middle School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Old Saybrook, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Saybrook Middle School?
Old Saybrook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Old Saybrook Middle School rank among public schools in Old Saybrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Saybrook Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Old Saybrook, 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 Old Saybrook School District?
Besides Old Saybrook Middle School, Old Saybrook School District also operates Kathleen E. Goodwin School (383 students) and Old Saybrook Senior High School (338 students). See the Old Saybrook School District district page for the complete list.