Enrollment
412
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southbury, CT
Rochambeau Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rochambeau Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090353700751
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochambeau Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Southbury · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochambeau Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochambeau Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Southbury, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 15 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353700751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochambeau Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochambeau Middle School
Rochambeau Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Southbury, Connecticut, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Connecticut schools and 21% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Connecticut average.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 265 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #226, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Regional School District 15 also operates Pomperaug Regional High School (970 students) and Long Meadow Elementary School (518 students) alongside Rochambeau 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 Rochambeau Middle School compares
Rochambeau 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,191
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Rochambeau Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Regional School District 15, which includes Rochambeau Middle School.
$24,191
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 21.0%
Federal 3.3%
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 Rochambeau Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomperaug Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Meadow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pomperaug School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochambeau Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rochambeau Middle School
How many students attend Rochambeau Middle School?
Rochambeau Middle School has 412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochambeau Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochambeau Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochambeau Middle School?
11.2% of students at Rochambeau Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochambeau Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rochambeau Middle School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Southbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochambeau Middle School?
Rochambeau Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Rochambeau Middle School rank among public schools in Southbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochambeau Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Southbury, 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 Southbury on the city page.
Is Rochambeau Middle School a good school?
Rochambeau Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Regional School District 15?
Besides Rochambeau Middle School, Regional School District 15 also operates Pomperaug Regional High School (970 students), Long Meadow Elementary School (518 students), and Memorial Middle School (420 students). See the Regional School District 15 district page for the complete list.
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