At a glance
Reported students
319
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266.5
Frank Ward Strong School: 319 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. 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
- 299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.6:1
What the reported data says about Frank Ward Strong School
Frank Ward Strong School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Durham. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Regional School District 13. NCES reports 319 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 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 (86.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frank Ward Strong School
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.6 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.2%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
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 Regional School District 13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coginchaug Regional High School
High · Grades 09–12
356 reported students
Frederick Brewster School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
214 reported students
John Lyman School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
207 reported students
Public schools near Frank Ward Strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beman Middle School Middle · Middletown School District | 06–08 | 977 | 4.7 mi |
| Brownstone Intermediate School Middle · Portland School District | 05–06 | 217 | 7.3 mi |
| Washington Middle School Middle · Meriden School District | 06–08 | 536 | 7.4 mi |
| Edison Middle School Middle · Meriden School District | 06–08 | 773 | 7.4 mi |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Middle · Wallingford School District | 06–08 | 593 | 7.7 mi |
| Portland Middle School Middle · Portland School District | 07–08 | 214 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frank Ward Strong School
What grades does Frank Ward Strong School serve?
Frank Ward Strong School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Regional School District 13.
How many students attend Frank Ward Strong School?
Frank Ward Strong School reported 319 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 299 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frank Ward Strong School?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 319 students and 30.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frank Ward Strong School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frank Ward Strong School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Regional School District 13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frank Ward Strong School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frank Ward Strong School in?
Frank Ward Strong School is part of Regional School District 13, based in Durham, CT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frank Ward Strong School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beman Middle School (4.7 mi), Brownstone Intermediate School (7.3 mi), Washington Middle School (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.