- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, CT
Spencer School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090249000462
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spencer School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Spencer School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090249000462 · Middletown, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 9.9:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,193 students)
Spencer School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Spencer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- Beman Middle S
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- Farm Hill Scho 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- Lawrence Schoo 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- This school 237
Spencer School
237 students
What this shows Spencer School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer School compares
Spencer 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 58% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$27,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Spencer School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Middletown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spencer School
How many students attend Spencer School?
Spencer School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer School is 9.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 37% 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 Spencer School?
57.4% of students at Spencer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer School?
Spencer School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spencer School rank among schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Spencer School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Beman Middle School (977 students), and Snow School (340 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.