Enrollment
907
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Hartford Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090021201528Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achievement First Hartford Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #15 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Achievement First Hartford Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Hartford Academy ranks #15 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090021201528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-13% 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
What stands out at Achievement First Hartford Academy
Achievement First Hartford Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 907 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 92% of state schools at 907 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Achievement First Hartford Academy District spends $14,852 per pupil, 38% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students): Achievement First Hartford Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 11.3:1).
Achievement First Hartford Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Achievement First Hartford Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Achievement First Hartford Academy compares
Achievement First Hartford Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.6%
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.
Funding equity
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Achievement First Hartford Academy is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achievement First Hartford Academy District, which includes Achievement First Hartford Academy.
$14,852
Per student
-38%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Standard public school
925 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
651 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kennelly School
Standard public school
628 students 15:1 students per teacher
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Standard public school
626 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jumoke Academy
Standard public school
571 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~907 students)
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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 public 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 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 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% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Hartford Academy?
Achievement First Hartford Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achievement First Hartford Academy rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Hartford Academy ranks #15 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Achievement First Hartford Academy a good school?
Achievement First Hartford Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. 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 Achievement First Hartford Academy District?
None; Achievement First Hartford Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Achievement First Hartford Academy is its only campus.
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