Enrollment
398
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Betances Learning Lab Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192001192
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School has class sizes larger than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betances Learning Lab Magnet School ranks #3 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betances Learning Lab Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Connecticut schools and 26% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and Asian (36%) (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students): Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 11.3:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Betances Learning Lab Magnet 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 Betances Learning Lab Magnet School compares
Betances Learning Lab Magnet 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 93% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Asian 36.2%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 3.8%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Betances Learning Lab Magnet School.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 Betances Learning Lab Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betances Learning Lab Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Hartford
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Standard public school
925 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Standard public school
907 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
651 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kennelly School
Standard public school
628 students 15:1 students per teacher
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Standard public school
626 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 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 (~398 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
How many students attend Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is 15.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
47.5% of students at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Betances Learning Lab Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betances Learning Lab Magnet School?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Betances Learning Lab Magnet School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Betances Learning Lab Magnet School ranks #3 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Betances Learning Lab Magnet School a good school?
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Betances Learning Lab Magnet School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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