- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakville, CT
Swift Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Swift Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090489001007
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swift Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oakville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Swift Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swift Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakville, CT.
School address
District: Watertown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090489001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Swift Middle School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090489001007 · Oakville, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 11.6:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School (693 students)
Swift Middle School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Swift Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School
693 students
- John Trumbull
John Trumbull Primary School
610 students
- This school
Swift Middle School
591 students
- Polk School
Polk School
303 students
- Fletcher W. Ju
Fletcher W. Judson School
302 students
What this shows Swift Middle School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swift Middle School compares
Swift 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,499
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Swift Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Watertown School District reports $23,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swift Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Trumbull Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polk School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fletcher W. Judson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swift Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swift Middle School
How many students attend Swift Middle School?
Swift Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Swift Middle School?
28.8% of students at Swift Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swift Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Swift Middle School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Oakville, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swift Middle School?
Swift Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Swift Middle School rank among public schools in Oakville?
By Resource Investment Index, Swift Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakville, 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 Watertown School District?
Besides Swift Middle School, Watertown School District also operates Watertown High School (693 students), John Trumbull Primary School (610 students), and Polk School (303 students). See the Watertown School District district page for the complete list.