- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Britian, CT
Slade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Slade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090267000522
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slade Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 781
- students enrolled
Slade Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Slade Middle School shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 090267000522 · New Britian, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 11.7:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: New Britain High School (2,521 students)
Slade Middle School shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Slade Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Britain Hi
New Britain High School
2,521 students
- Pulaski Middle 839
Pulaski Middle School
839 students
- Diloreto Eleme 819
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
819 students
- This school 781
Slade Middle School
781 students
- Smalley Elemen 594
Smalley Elementary School
594 students
- Lincoln Elemen 552
Lincoln Elementary School
552 students
What this shows Slade Middle School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slade Middle School compares
Slade 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 87% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$24,023
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%
African American 10.8%
White 10.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Slade Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Britain School District reports $24,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slade Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slade Middle School
How many students attend Slade Middle School?
Slade Middle School has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Britian, CT. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slade Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Slade Middle School?
68.2% of students at Slade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Slade Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in New Britian, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slade Middle School?
Slade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in New Britain School District?
Besides Slade Middle School, New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students), Pulaski Middle School (839 students), and Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.