- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Federal NCES profile for Barack H. Obama Magnet University School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279001509
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #22 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barack H. Obama Magnet University School ranks #22 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279001509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090279001509 · New Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 11.4:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilbur Cross H
Wilbur Cross High School
1,742 students
- James Hillhous
James Hillhouse High School
1,124 students
- Fair Haven Sch
Fair Haven School
734 students
- Hill Regional 625
Hill Regional Career High School
625 students
- Engineering - 608
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
608 students
- This school 343
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
343 students
What this shows Barack H. Obama Magnet University School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barack H. Obama Magnet University School compares
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 101% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$22,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Two or More 4.4%
White 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for New Haven School District reports $22,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barack H. Obama Magnet University School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barack H. Obama Magnet University School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
How many students attend Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
73.3% of students at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
The largest demographic group at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is African American at 48.1% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barack H. Obama Magnet University School?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barack H. Obama Magnet University School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Barack H. Obama Magnet University School ranks #22 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.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Barack H. Obama Magnet University 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.