- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279000544
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #20 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School has class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Jepson Magnet School ranks #20 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-19.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 090279000544 · New Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.8:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-19.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Jepson Magnet 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 483
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
483 students
What this shows Benjamin Jepson Magnet School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Jepson Magnet School compares
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
African American 22.6%
White 9.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Jepson Magnet 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
How many students attend Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is 13.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
58.8% of students at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Jepson Magnet School?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Jepson Magnet School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Jepson Magnet School ranks #20 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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet 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.