- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 090192001192 · Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
398 students
What this shows Betances Learning Lab Magnet School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betances Learning Lab Magnet School compares
Betances Learning Lab Magnet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.