- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tolland, CT
Tolland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tolland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090456000915
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tolland Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tolland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tolland Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tolland Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tolland, CT.
School address
District: Tolland School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090456000915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Tolland Middle School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 090456000915 · Tolland, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 10.4:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tolland High School (639 students)
Tolland Middle School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Tolland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tolland High S
Tolland High School
639 students
- Birch Grove Pr
Birch Grove Primary School
532 students
- Tolland Interm
Tolland Intermediate School
483 students
- This school
Tolland Middle School
468 students
What this shows Tolland Middle School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tolland Middle School compares
Tolland 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,572
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Tolland Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Tolland School District reports $21,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tolland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolland Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tolland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tolland Middle School
How many students attend Tolland Middle School?
Tolland Middle School has 468 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tolland, CT. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolland Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Tolland Middle School?
11.9% of students at Tolland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tolland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tolland Middle School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Tolland, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tolland Middle School?
Tolland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Tolland Middle School rank among public schools in Tolland?
By Resource Investment Index, Tolland Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tolland, 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 Tolland School District?
Besides Tolland Middle School, Tolland School District also operates Tolland High School (639 students), Birch Grove Primary School (532 students), and Tolland Intermediate School (483 students). See the Tolland School District district page for the complete list.