- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Hartford, CT
Sunset Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge 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 090126001275
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090126001275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sunset Ridge Middle School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090126001275 · East Hartford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 12.4:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Hartford High School (1,776 students)
Sunset Ridge Middle School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Hartford
East Hartford High School
1,776 students
- East Hartford
East Hartford Middle School
971 students
- Dr. Thomas S. 519
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
519 students
- Governor Willi 345
Governor William Pitkin School
345 students
- Robert J. O'br 344
Robert J. O'brien School
344 students
- This school 334
Sunset Ridge Middle School
334 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge Middle School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge Middle School compares
Sunset Ridge 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,806
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
African American 24.3%
White 18.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Sunset Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for East Hartford School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hartford Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor William Pitkin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J. O'brien School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in East Hartford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Sunset Ridge Middle School has 334 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Ridge Middle School?
37.0% of students at Sunset Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge Middle School?
Sunset Ridge 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 Sunset Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in East Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in East Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in East Hartford School District?
Besides Sunset Ridge Middle School, East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students), East Hartford Middle School (971 students), and Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students). See the East Hartford School District district page for the complete list.