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Henry James Memorial School

155 Firetown Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070Simsbury School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
620
Students
Total enrolled
$26,046
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 82% vs nat'l
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 24% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 620 students in grades 07–08 in Simsbury, Connecticut.
82% above average funding
District spends $26,046 per pupil, 82% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Henry James Memorial School is a large middle in Simsbury, Connecticut, serving grades 07–08 with 620 students. The district invests $26,046 per student — 82% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Henry James Memorial School

620
Total Students
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution309 male · 311 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 102 students
Student Composition
8%
70%
11%
Asian8%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090411000811

Academic Outcomes at Henry James Memorial School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 54th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06070

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,046Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,046
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,460
Student Support$4,949
Administration$3,126
Operations$3,907
Other$2,605
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,046 spent per student, an estimated $11,538 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
73%
State government
23.1%
Local (property tax)
72.7%
Federal programs
4.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,046/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Squadron Line SchoolLatimer Lane SchoolCentral SchoolTootin' Hills School
+1 more
↓
High School
Simsbury High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyCapitol Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSimsbury School District →
Phone: (860)651-3341
NCES ID: 090411000811
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Simsbury seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Simsbury School District
High
Simsbury High School
1,217 students · 09–12
● 45 opp14% FRL
Elem
Squadron Line School
723 students · PK–06
● 45 opp11% FRL
Elem
Latimer Lane School
449 students · KG–06
● 56 opp15% FRL
Elem
Central School
394 students · KG–06
● 45 opp18% FRL
Elem
Tootin' Hills School
392 students · KG–06
● 48 opp14% FRL
Elem
Tariffville School
259 students · KG–06
● 45 opp32% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
155 Firetown Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.