Enrollment
462
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090279000543
Beecher School — New Haven, CT
Federal NCES profile for Beecher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beecher School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Beecher School reports 462 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 75% above the Connecticut average and 23% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 462 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Haven School District spends $24,808 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.2% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 13.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beecher School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 75% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 75% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,808
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 462 Top 61% in Connecticut — larger than 39% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.8% +75% vs state
NCES ID 090279000543
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 7.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 462:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Beecher School.
$24,808
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 10:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
760 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Beecher School
How many students attend Beecher School?
Beecher School has 462 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beecher School is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beecher School?
63.8% of students at Beecher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beecher School?
The largest demographic group at Beecher School is African American at 54.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beecher School?
Beecher School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.