- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westbrook, CT
Westbrook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090498001043
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbrook Middle School earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westbrook · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westbrook Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westbrook, CT.
School address
District: Westbrook School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090498001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Westbrook Middle School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090498001043 · Westbrook, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 4.8:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Daisy Ingraham School (292 students)
Westbrook Middle School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Westbrook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daisy Ingraham
Daisy Ingraham School
292 students
- Westbrook High
Westbrook High School
166 students
- This school
Westbrook Middle School
126 students
What this shows Westbrook Middle School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westbrook Middle School compares
Westbrook 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 60% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 1% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$35,786
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Westbrook Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westbrook School District reports $35,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westbrook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Ingraham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westbrook High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbrook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Middle School
How many students attend Westbrook Middle School?
Westbrook Middle School has 126 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westbrook, CT. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Middle School is 4.8:1, which is 60% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 69% 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 Westbrook Middle School?
18.2% of students at Westbrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westbrook Middle School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Westbrook, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook Middle School?
Westbrook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (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 Westbrook Middle School rank among public schools in Westbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook School District?
Besides Westbrook Middle School, Westbrook School District also operates Daisy Ingraham School (292 students) and Westbrook High School (166 students). See the Westbrook School District district page for the complete list.