Enrollment
1,221
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Windsor, CT
Timothy Edwards School
Federal NCES profile for Timothy Edwards 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 090417000827
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timothy Edwards School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in South Windsor · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Timothy Edwards School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timothy Edwards School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in South Windsor, CT.
School address
District: South Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090417000827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Timothy Edwards School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Timothy Edwards School
Timothy Edwards School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in South Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 1,221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,221 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students) and Pleasant Valley School (736 students) alongside Timothy Edwards School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Timothy Edwards School compares
Timothy Edwards School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Asian 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Timothy Edwards School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Windsor School District, which includes Timothy Edwards School.
$19,942
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 3.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Timothy Edwards School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Windsor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eli Terry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philip R. Smith School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timothy Edwards School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,221 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Timothy Edwards School
How many students attend Timothy Edwards School?
Timothy Edwards School has 1,221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Windsor, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timothy Edwards School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timothy Edwards School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 Timothy Edwards School?
12.4% of students at Timothy Edwards School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timothy Edwards School?
The largest demographic group at Timothy Edwards School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in South Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timothy Edwards School?
Timothy Edwards School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Timothy Edwards School rank among public schools in South Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Timothy Edwards School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in South Windsor, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Windsor on the city page.
Is Timothy Edwards School a good school?
Timothy Edwards School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Windsor School District?
Besides Timothy Edwards School, South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students), Pleasant Valley School (736 students), and Orchard Hill School (623 students). See the South Windsor School District district page for the complete list.
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