Enrollment
907
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090021201528 Charter school
Achievement First Hartford Academy — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Hartford Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achievement First Hartford Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Achievement First Hartford Academy reports 907 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 86.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Connecticut average and 18% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Achievement First Hartford Academy District spends $15,107 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.7% from local sources (property taxes), 78.6% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achievement First Hartford Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 92% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
63.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,107
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 907 Top 92% in Connecticut — larger than 8% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 86.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.4% +16% vs state
NCES ID 090021201528
Student demographics
African American 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.6%
In-school suspensions 70
Out-of-school suspensions 85
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achievement First Hartford Academy District, which includes Achievement First Hartford Academy.
$15,107
Per student
-47%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.7%
State 78.6%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Hartford
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Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
651 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kennelly School
Standard public school
628 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Standard public school
626 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Standard public school
580 students 15:1 students per teacher
Jumoke Academy
Standard public school
571 students 31.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Achievement First Hartford Academy
How many students attend Achievement First Hartford Academy?
Achievement First Hartford Academy has 907 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Hartford Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Hartford Academy is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievement First Hartford Academy?
42.4% of students at Achievement First Hartford Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First Hartford Academy?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First Hartford Academy is African American at 76.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Hartford Academy?
Achievement First Hartford Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.