Enrollment
669
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Hartford, CT
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090070001364
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Hartford's middle schools, it stands alongside East Hartford Middle School (971 students): Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 11:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo compares
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
African American 31.2%
White 9.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in East Hartford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~669 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo's federal record.
- Compare Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo against another school. Compare schools
- Capitol Region Education Council's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
How many students attend Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo?
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo has 669 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo?
64.5% of students at Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo?
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo rank among middle schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in East Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in East Hartford on the city page.
Is Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo a good school?
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Compare schools
Side-by-side comparison tool
Schools in Connecticut
All public schools in Connecticut
Capitol Region Education Council
All schools in this district
Schools in East Hartford
All schools in this city
School districts
Ranked by enrollment & spending
Rankings
Best schools by state & type
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.