At a glance
Reported students
214
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
Wesley School: 214 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Wesley School
Wesley School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Middletown. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Middletown School District. NCES reports 214 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wesley School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.7%
- Hispanic22.9%
- Black15%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Middletown School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moody School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
212 reported students
Macdonough School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
218 reported students
Spencer School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Bielefield School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
Lawrence School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
305 reported students
Farm Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
316 reported students
Public schools near Wesley School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow School Elementary · Middletown School District | PK–05 | 340 | 1.1 mi |
| Farm Hill School Elementary · Middletown School District | PK–05 | 316 | 1.7 mi |
| Bielefield School Elementary · Middletown School District | PK–05 | 251 | 2.2 mi |
| Spencer School Elementary · Middletown School District | PK–05 | 237 | 2.7 mi |
| Macdonough School Elementary · Middletown School District | KG–05 | 218 | 2.9 mi |
| John Lyman School Elementary · Regional School District 13 | 02–04 | 207 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wesley School
What grades does Wesley School serve?
Wesley School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Middletown School District.
How many students attend Wesley School?
Wesley School reported 214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 205 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wesley School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 214 students and 15.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wesley School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wesley School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Middletown School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wesley School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wesley School in?
Wesley School is part of Middletown School District, based in Middletown, CT, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wesley School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Snow School (1.1 mi), Farm Hill School (1.7 mi), Bielefield School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.