- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookfield, CT
Whisconier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whisconier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090054000112
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whisconier Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whisconier Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whisconier Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, CT.
School address
District: Brookfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090054000112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-191 students YoY
Whisconier Middle School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-24.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-191 students YoY 090054000112 · Brookfield, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 8.8:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield High School (849 students)
Whisconier Middle School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-24.4%). Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Whisconier Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookfield Hig
Brookfield High School
849 students
- This school
Whisconier Middle School
595 students
- Huckleberry Hi
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
527 students
- Center Element
Center Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Whisconier Middle School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whisconier Middle School compares
Whisconier 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 9% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,946
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 7.7%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Whisconier Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Brookfield School District reports $22,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whisconier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huckleberry Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whisconier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Brookfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whisconier Middle School
How many students attend Whisconier Middle School?
Whisconier Middle School has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 191.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whisconier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whisconier Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 44% 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 Whisconier Middle School?
15.0% of students at Whisconier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whisconier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whisconier Middle School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Brookfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whisconier Middle School?
Whisconier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Whisconier Middle School rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Whisconier Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield School District?
Besides Whisconier Middle School, Brookfield School District also operates Brookfield High School (849 students), Huckleberry Hill Elementary School (527 students), and Center Elementary School (370 students). See the Brookfield School District district page for the complete list.