- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, CT
Wesley School
Federal NCES profile for Wesley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090249000464
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wesley School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Wesley School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 090249000464 · Middletown, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 12.6:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,193 students)
Wesley School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Wesley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- Beman Middle S
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- Farm Hill Scho 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- Lawrence Schoo 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- This school 214
Wesley School
214 students
What this shows Wesley School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesley School compares
Wesley School is a growing 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Wesley School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wesley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Farm Hill School
Standard public school
316 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Lawrence School
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Macdonough School
Standard public school
218 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Moody School
Standard public school
212 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley School
How many students attend Wesley School?
Wesley School has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wesley School?
31.9% of students at Wesley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley School?
The largest demographic group at Wesley School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley School?
Wesley School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wesley School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Wesley School, Middletown School District also operates Middletown High School (1,193 students), Beman Middle School (977 students), and Snow School (340 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.