- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernon, CT
Vernon Center Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Center Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090468000947
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Center Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon Center Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Center Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Vernon, CT.
School address
District: Vernon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090468000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Vernon Center Middle School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 090468000947 · Vernon, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 9.6:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockville High School (995 students)
Vernon Center Middle School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Vernon Center Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockville High
Rockville High School
995 students
- This school
Vernon Center Middle School
651 students
- Center Road Sc
Center Road School
443 students
- Skinner Road S 340
Skinner Road School
340 students
- Northeast Scho 261
Northeast School
261 students
- Maple Street S 256
Maple Street School
256 students
What this shows Vernon Center Middle School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Center Middle School compares
Vernon Center 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,883
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Vernon Center Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon School District reports $22,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon Center Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Road School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skinner Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Center Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Center Middle School
How many students attend Vernon Center Middle School?
Vernon Center Middle School has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernon, CT. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Center Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Center Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% 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 Vernon Center Middle School?
53.2% of students at Vernon Center Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Center Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Center Middle School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Vernon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Center Middle School?
Vernon Center Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Vernon Center Middle School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Center Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Vernon, 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 Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon School District?
Besides Vernon Center Middle School, Vernon School District also operates Rockville High School (995 students), Center Road School (443 students), and Skinner Road School (340 students). See the Vernon School District district page for the complete list.