- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stafford Springs, CT
Stafford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stafford 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 090429000061
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Stafford Springs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Stafford Springs, CT.
School address
District: Stafford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090429000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Stafford Middle School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 090429000061 · Stafford Springs, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 8.1:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford Elementary School (438 students)
Stafford Middle School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stafford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stafford Eleme
Stafford Elementary School
438 students
- Stafford High
Stafford High School
357 students
- This school
Stafford Middle School
285 students
- West Stafford
West Stafford School
176 students
What this shows Stafford Middle School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Middle School compares
Stafford 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$25,747
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Stafford Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stafford School District reports $25,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stafford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Stafford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Middle School
How many students attend Stafford Middle School?
Stafford Middle School has 285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stafford Springs, CT. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% 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 Stafford Middle School?
31.3% of students at Stafford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Middle School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Stafford Springs, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Middle School?
Stafford 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).
How does Stafford Middle School rank among public schools in Stafford Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Stafford Springs, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stafford School District?
Besides Stafford Middle School, Stafford School District also operates Stafford Elementary School (438 students), Stafford High School (357 students), and West Stafford School (176 students). See the Stafford School District district page for the complete list.