- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colchester, CT
William J. Johnston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William J. Johnston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090084000136
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William J. Johnston Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Colchester · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William J. Johnston Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William J. Johnston Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colchester, CT.
School address
District: Colchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090084000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
William J. Johnston Middle School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090084000136 · Colchester, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 10.5:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bacon Academy (572 students)
William J. Johnston Middle School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
William J. Johnston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bacon Academy
Bacon Academy
572 students
- Colchester Ele
Colchester Elementary School
552 students
- Jack Jackter I
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
509 students
- This school
William J. Johnston Middle School
452 students
What this shows William J. Johnston Middle School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How William J. Johnston Middle School compares
William J. Johnston 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,707
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, William J. Johnston Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Colchester School District reports $22,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William J. Johnston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Jackter Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William J. Johnston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about William J. Johnston Middle School
How many students attend William J. Johnston Middle School?
William J. Johnston Middle School has 452 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Johnston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William J. Johnston Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 William J. Johnston Middle School?
19.3% of students at William J. Johnston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William J. Johnston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William J. Johnston Middle School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Colchester, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J. Johnston Middle School?
William J. Johnston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 William J. Johnston Middle School rank among public schools in Colchester?
By Resource Investment Index, William J. Johnston Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colchester, 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 Colchester School District?
Besides William J. Johnston Middle School, Colchester School District also operates Bacon Academy (572 students), Colchester Elementary School (552 students), and Jack Jackter Intermediate School (509 students). See the Colchester School District district page for the complete list.