- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glastonbury, CT
Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090162000282
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Glastonbury · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Glastonbury, CT.
School address
District: Glastonbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090162000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Smith Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090162000282 · Glastonbury, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 11.4:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Glastonbury High School (1,737 students)
Smith Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glastonbury Hi
Glastonbury High School
1,737 students
- This school
Smith Middle School
875 students
- Gideon Welles 551
Gideon Welles School
551 students
- Nayaug Element 533
Nayaug Elementary School
533 students
- Buttonball Lan 461
Buttonball Lane School
461 students
- Hebron Avenue 458
Hebron Avenue School
458 students
What this shows Smith Middle School reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Middle School compares
Smith 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 68% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,231
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Asian 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Smith Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Glastonbury School District reports $24,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gideon Welles School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nayaug Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buttonball Lane School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hebron Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~875 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Middle School
How many students attend Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has 875 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glastonbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Smith Middle School?
11.6% of students at Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Middle School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Glastonbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Smith Middle School rank among public schools in Glastonbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Glastonbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glastonbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Glastonbury School District?
Besides Smith Middle School, Glastonbury School District also operates Glastonbury High School (1,737 students), Gideon Welles School (551 students), and Nayaug Elementary School (533 students). See the Glastonbury School District district page for the complete list.