Enrollment
498
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wolcott, CT
Tyrrell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tyrrell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090528001102
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyrrell Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Wolcott · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyrrell Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrrell Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, CT.
School address
District: Wolcott School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090528001102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyrrell Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyrrell Middle School
Tyrrell Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wolcott, Connecticut, enrolling 498 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Tyrrell Middle School is leaner than roughly 93% of Connecticut schools and 29% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wolcott School District also operates Wolcott High School (611 students) and Wakelee School (366 students) alongside Tyrrell Middle 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 Tyrrell Middle School compares
Tyrrell Middle 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,519
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 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Tyrrell Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolcott School District, which includes Tyrrell Middle School.
$20,519
Per student
-14%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 41.6%
Federal 6.9%
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 Tyrrell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakelee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frisbie School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyrrell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tyrrell Middle School
How many students attend Tyrrell Middle School?
Tyrrell Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wolcott, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyrrell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyrrell Middle School is 8.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 Tyrrell Middle School?
24.9% of students at Tyrrell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyrrell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tyrrell Middle School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Wolcott, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyrrell Middle School?
Tyrrell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Tyrrell Middle School rank among public schools in Wolcott?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrrell Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, 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 Wolcott on the city page.
Is Tyrrell Middle School a good school?
Tyrrell Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. 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 Wolcott School District?
Besides Tyrrell Middle School, Wolcott School District also operates Wolcott High School (611 students), Wakelee School (366 students), and Alcott School (320 students). See the Wolcott School District district page for the complete list.
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