- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Britain, CT
Academy of Science and Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Science and Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070001592
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Science and Innovation earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 14
- public schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Science and Innovation has class sizes smaller than 78% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Science and Innovation ranks #6 of 14 public schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Academy of Science and Innovation held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090070001592 · New Britain, CT Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 10.2:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students)
Academy of Science and Innovation held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Academy of Science and Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ana Grace Acad
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
855 students
- This school
Academy of Science and Innovation
767 students
- Academy of Aer
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
767 students
- Academy of Int
Academy of International Studies 6-12
697 students
- Academy of Com
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
669 students
- Academy of Aer
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary
604 students
What this shows Academy of Science and Innovation reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Science and Innovation compares
Academy of Science and Innovation held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
African American 23.1%
White 14.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Academy of Science and Innovation is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
How Academy of Science and Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Science and Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in New Britain
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Science and Innovation
How many students attend Academy of Science and Innovation?
Academy of Science and Innovation has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Britain, CT. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Science and Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Science and Innovation is 10.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 35% 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 Science and Innovation?
57.9% of students at Academy of Science and Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Science and Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Science and Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in New Britain, 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 Science and Innovation?
Academy of Science and Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Science and Innovation rank among public schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Science and Innovation ranks #6 of 14 public schools in New Britain, 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 New Britain on the city page.
What other schools are in Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Academy of Science and Innovation, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of International Studies 6-12 (697 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.