Enrollment
343
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+101% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barack H. Obama Magnet University School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 343 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 73.3% of students qualify for free meals, 101% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Amistad Academy (1,105 students): Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University 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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School compares
Barack H. Obama Magnet University 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Barack H. Obama Magnet University 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 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
- 1,742
- 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Barack H. Obama Magnet University School a good school?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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