Enrollment
463
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwalk, CT
Roton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Roton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090309000657
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roton Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Roton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roton Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roton Middle School
Roton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Norwalk, Connecticut, enrolling 463 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 463 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.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (24%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 151 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 463 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norwalk's middle schools, it stands alongside West Rocks Middle School (657 students): Roton Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 10.6:1).
Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students) and Norwalk High School (1,494 students) alongside Roton 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 Roton Middle School compares
Roton 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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.
Funding equity
$25,610
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 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
White 24.2%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Roton Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk School District, which includes Roton Middle School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 Roton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Norwalk
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Roton Middle School
How many students attend Roton Middle School?
Roton Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwalk, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roton Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Roton Middle School?
37.9% of students at Roton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Roton Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roton Middle School?
Roton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Roton Middle School rank among middle schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Roton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Norwalk on the city page.
Is Roton Middle School a good school?
Roton Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Norwalk School District?
Besides Roton Middle School, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and West Rocks Middle School (657 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.
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