Enrollment
340
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, CT
Snow School
Federal NCES profile for Snow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090249000461
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snow School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Snow School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snow School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snow School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snow School
Snow School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middletown, Connecticut, enrolling 340 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 28% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Middletown's public schools, it stands alongside Bielefield School (251 students): Snow School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 12:1).
Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students) and Beman Middle School (977 students) alongside Snow School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Snow School compares
Snow School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,894
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
White 30.9%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Snow School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown School District, which includes Snow School.
$25,894
Per student
+8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 37.6%
Federal 6.7%
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.
How Snow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bielefield School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Middletown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Snow School
How many students attend Snow School?
Snow School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snow School is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snow School?
45.5% of students at Snow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snow School?
The largest demographic group at Snow School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snow School?
Snow School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Snow School rank among schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Snow School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Middletown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Snow School a good school?
Snow School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Snow School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Beman Middle School (977 students), and Farm Hill School (316 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.
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