Enrollment
300
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Augusta Lewis Troup School
Federal NCES profile for Augusta Lewis Troup School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279000580
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augusta Lewis Troup School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Augusta Lewis Troup School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Lewis Troup School ranks #3 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+136% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Augusta Lewis Troup School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Augusta Lewis Troup School
Augusta Lewis Troup School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 300 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Augusta Lewis Troup School is leaner than roughly 89% of Connecticut schools and 25% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 86.0% of students qualify for free meals, 136% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 300 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Amistad Academy (1,105 students): Augusta Lewis Troup School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 vs 9.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Augusta Lewis Troup School.
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 Augusta Lewis Troup School compares
Augusta Lewis Troup School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 136% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 136% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 11% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.7%
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
$21,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 8.3%
White 4.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Augusta Lewis Troup School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Augusta Lewis Troup School.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
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.
How Augusta Lewis Troup School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augusta Lewis Troup School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Augusta Lewis Troup School
How many students attend Augusta Lewis Troup School?
Augusta Lewis Troup School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Lewis Troup School?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Lewis Troup School is 9.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 42% 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 Augusta Lewis Troup School?
86.0% of students at Augusta Lewis Troup School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augusta Lewis Troup School?
The largest demographic group at Augusta Lewis Troup School is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augusta Lewis Troup School?
Augusta Lewis Troup School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Augusta Lewis Troup School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Lewis Troup School ranks #3 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 Augusta Lewis Troup School a good school?
Augusta Lewis Troup School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 New Haven School District?
Besides Augusta Lewis Troup School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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