- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Roton Middle School shrank from 494 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 090309000657 · Norwalk, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 10.1:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Roton Middle School shrank from 494 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Roton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brien Mcmahon
Brien Mcmahon High School
1,739 students
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
1,494 students
- West Rocks Mid 657
West Rocks Middle School
657 students
- Ponus Ridge St 637
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
637 students
- Nathan Hale Mi 499
Nathan Hale Middle School
499 students
- This school 463
Roton Middle School
463 students
What this shows Roton Middle School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roton Middle School compares
Roton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,420
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
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.
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
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,494
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.