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Wesley School

10 Wesleyan Hills Rd., Middletown, CT 06457 · (860) 344-0381 · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL214 STUDENTS
Enrollment
214
Elementary
DISTRICT 262 · STATE 378
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
75 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 44%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
8
Kindergarten
16
Grade 1
43
Grade 2
38
Grade 3
38
Grade 4
32
Grade 5
39
Student demographics
White
48%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
23%
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 32%
Black
15%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 12%
Asian
2%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Two+
12%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
53.8%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
44.3%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
214
-27 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 13.5:1
% White
48%
was 53%
% Hispanic
23%
was 17%
% Black
15%
was 20%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Wesley School

Located at 10 Wesleyan Hills Rd., in Middletown, Connecticut, Wesley School is a small K-5 school that caters to 214 students (grades pre-K through 5), one of the schools within Middletown School District. Compared to the state average of about 378 students per school, that is 43% smaller than typical.

Middletown School District runs 10 schools in total, collectively educating 4,263 students. Wesley School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Wesley School reports that the largest single group is White at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 23% Hispanic, 15% Black, 12% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 81% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Wesley School has 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.1:1. The state averages around 12.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 35% of students at Wesley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Around the school, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region reports that the typical household earns roughly $104,428 per year, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region runs 57 public schools (combined enrollment of about 19,075 students), of which Wesley School is one.

Vinal Technical High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Wesley School.

The campus sits in a city-core setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Wesley School has edged down 11%, going from 241 students in 2018 to 214 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 17% to 23% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Wesley School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region at a glance

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Population
175,822
Census ACS
Median income
$104,428
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
57
19,075 students

Quick facts

School name
Wesley School
District
Middletown School District
Address
10 Wesleyan Hills Rd., Middletown, CT 06457
Phone
(860) 344-0381
County
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
214
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
75 (35%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
090249000464
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Wesley School
How many students attend Wesley School?
Wesley School enrolls approximately 214 students in grades PK-05.
Is Wesley School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wesley School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wesley School is approximately 14.1:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wesley School?
At Wesley School, the student body is approximately 48% White, 23% Hispanic, 15% Black, 2% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Wesley School public or private?
Wesley School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Middletown School District.
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