- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Hartford, CT
Sedgwick Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sedgwick Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090492001021
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sedgwick Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sedgwick Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sedgwick Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Sedgwick Middle School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 090492001021 · West Hartford, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 11.2:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Sedgwick Middle School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Sedgwick Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conard High Sc
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- This school
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- King Philip Mi
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- Charter Oak In 486
Charter Oak International Academy
486 students
What this shows Sedgwick Middle School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sedgwick Middle School compares
Sedgwick Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 11.2%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Sedgwick Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sedgwick Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charter Oak International Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sedgwick Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in West Hartford
2 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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sedgwick Middle School
How many students attend Sedgwick Middle School?
Sedgwick Middle School has 874 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedgwick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sedgwick Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Sedgwick Middle School?
21.5% of students at Sedgwick Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sedgwick Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sedgwick Middle School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sedgwick Middle School?
Sedgwick Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Sedgwick Middle School rank among middle schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sedgwick Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in West Hartford, 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 West Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides Sedgwick Middle School, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and King Philip Middle School (820 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.