Enrollment
144
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Danielson, CT
Quinebaug Middle College
Federal NCES profile for Quinebaug Middle College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090136001530
👥 S:T ratio 66
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quinebaug Middle College earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Danielson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Quinebaug Middle College has class sizes smaller than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quinebaug Middle College ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Danielson, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090136001530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quinebaug Middle College compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quinebaug Middle College
Quinebaug Middle College is a small high school in Danielson, Connecticut, enrolling 144 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Quinebaug Middle College is leaner than roughly 94% of Connecticut schools and 30% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Connecticut schools, with 144 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 24 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danielson's high schools, it stands alongside H. H. Ellis Technical High School (650 students): Quinebaug Middle College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.5:1 vs 12.7:1).
Its district, Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (Eas, also runs Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) (123 students).
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 Quinebaug Middle College compares
Quinebaug Middle College on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 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 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Quinebaug Middle College is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Quinebaug Middle College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quinebaug Middle College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Danielson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Quinebaug Middle College
How many students attend Quinebaug Middle College?
Quinebaug Middle College has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danielson, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quinebaug Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Quinebaug Middle College is 8.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 46% 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 Quinebaug Middle College?
41.1% of students at Quinebaug Middle College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quinebaug Middle College?
The largest demographic group at Quinebaug Middle College is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Danielson, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quinebaug Middle College?
Quinebaug Middle College has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quinebaug Middle College rank among public schools in Danielson?
By Resource Investment Index, Quinebaug Middle College ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Danielson, 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 Danielson on the city page.
Is Quinebaug Middle College a good school?
Quinebaug Middle College earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. 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 Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (Eas?
Besides Quinebaug Middle College, Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (Eas also operates Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) (123 students). See the Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (Eas district page for the complete list.
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