Enrollment
1,105
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Amistad Academy
Federal NCES profile for Amistad Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090002400981Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amistad Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #13 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Amistad Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amistad Academy ranks #13 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: Amistad Academy District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090002400981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amistad Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amistad Academy
Amistad Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 1,105 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 70.5% of students qualify for free meals, 94% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,105 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amistad Academy District spends $14,947 per pupil, 37% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Elm City College Preparatory School (760 students): Amistad Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Amistad Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Amistad Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,105 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Connecticut, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Amistad Academy compares
Amistad 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 94% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,105
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$14,947
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
8
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Amistad Academy is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amistad Academy District, which includes Amistad Academy.
$14,947
Per student
-37%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 79.2%
Federal 16.1%
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 New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elm City College Preparatory School
Standard public school
760 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 11:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Highville Charter School
Standard public school
499 students 15.6:1 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 (~1,105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Amistad Academy
How many students attend Amistad Academy?
Amistad Academy has 1,105 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amistad Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Amistad Academy is 9.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 37% 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 Amistad Academy?
70.5% of students at Amistad Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amistad Academy?
The largest demographic group at Amistad Academy is African American at 60.2% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amistad Academy?
Amistad Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Amistad Academy rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Amistad Academy ranks #13 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Haven on the city page.
Is Amistad Academy a good school?
Amistad Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 Amistad Academy District?
None; Amistad Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Amistad Academy is its only campus.
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