Enrollment
583
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newtown, CT
Reed Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Reed Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090291001487
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reed Intermediate School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Newtown · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Reed Intermediate School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reed Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Newtown, CT.
School address
District: Newtown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090291001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reed Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reed Intermediate School
Reed Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, enrolling 583 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newtown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Middle Gate Elementary School (397 students): Reed Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 11.7:1).
Newtown School District also operates Newtown High School (1,254 students) and Newtown Middle School (593 students) alongside Reed Intermediate 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 Reed Intermediate School compares
Reed Intermediate 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.4%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Reed Intermediate 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 Reed Intermediate 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 Reed Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle Gate Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Reed Intermediate 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
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- 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 elementary schools in Newtown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~583 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reed Intermediate School
How many students attend Reed Intermediate School?
Reed Intermediate School has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newtown, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed Intermediate School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Reed Intermediate School?
10.4% of students at Reed Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reed Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Reed Intermediate School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Newtown, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed Intermediate School?
Reed Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Reed Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Newtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Reed Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Newtown on the city page.
Is Reed Intermediate School a good school?
Reed Intermediate School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Reed Intermediate School, Newtown School District also operates Newtown High School (1,254 students), Newtown Middle School (593 students), and Middle Gate Elementary School (397 students). See the Newtown School District district page for the complete list.
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