Enrollment
1,271
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090270000532
Saxe Middle School — New Canaan, CT
Federal NCES profile for Saxe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 66/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Canaan School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saxe Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Saxe Middle School reports 1,271 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 116.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 212 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Canaan School District spends $28,741 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 83.9% from local sources (property taxes), 14.7% from the state, and 1.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saxe Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,271 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$28,741
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 212 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,271 Top 97% in Connecticut — larger than 3% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 116.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 090270000532
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 212:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.4%
In-school suspensions 39
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Canaan School District, which includes Saxe Middle School.
$28,741
Per student
+2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 83.9%
State 14.7%
Federal 1.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Saxe Middle School
How many students attend Saxe Middle School?
Saxe Middle School has 1,271 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in New Canaan, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saxe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saxe Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saxe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Saxe Middle School is White at 77.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Canaan, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saxe Middle School?
Saxe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.