- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Suffield, CT
Suffield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Suffield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090447000902
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suffield Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Suffield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Suffield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suffield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Suffield, CT.
School address
District: Suffield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090447000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Suffield Middle School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090447000902 · Suffield, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 9.4:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Suffield High School (641 students)
Suffield Middle School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Suffield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suffield High
Suffield High School
641 students
- Mcalister Inte
Mcalister Intermediate School
472 students
- A. Ward Spauld
A. Ward Spaulding School
455 students
- This school
Suffield Middle School
443 students
What this shows Suffield Middle School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suffield Middle School compares
Suffield 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,151
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 4.1%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Suffield Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Suffield School District reports $22,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suffield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcalister Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. Ward Spaulding School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suffield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suffield Middle School
How many students attend Suffield Middle School?
Suffield Middle School has 443 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Suffield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suffield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suffield Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 40% 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 Suffield Middle School?
11.9% of students at Suffield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suffield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Suffield Middle School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Suffield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suffield Middle School?
Suffield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Suffield Middle School rank among public schools in Suffield?
By Resource Investment Index, Suffield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Suffield, 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 Suffield School District?
Besides Suffield Middle School, Suffield School District also operates Suffield High School (641 students), Mcalister Intermediate School (472 students), and A. Ward Spaulding School (455 students). See the Suffield School District district page for the complete list.