Enrollment
550
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Enfield, CT
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Computer Science and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090070001532
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering 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 Engineering ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Enfield, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Computer Science and Engineering compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Enfield, Connecticut, enrolling 550 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #129, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Enfield's high schools, it stands alongside Enfield High School (1,426 students): Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 11.5:1).
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 Engineering.
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 Engineering compares
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 50.5%
African American 32.5%
White 10.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Academy of Computer Science and Engineering 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Computer Science and Engineering'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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Enfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
How many students attend Academy of Computer Science and Engineering?
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering has 550 students enrolled. It is a high school in Enfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering?
64.3% of students at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering 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 Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Enfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Computer Science and Engineering?
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Engineering rank among public schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Computer Science and Engineering ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Enfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Enfield on the city page.
Is Academy of Computer Science and Engineering a good school?
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering earns 19/100 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 Engineering, 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.
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