- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartford, CT
Betances Stem Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Betances Stem Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090192001616
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betances Stem Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Betances Stem Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betances Stem Magnet School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Betances Stem Magnet School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090192001616 · Hartford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 12.1:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Betances Stem Magnet School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Betances Stem 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 206
Betances Stem Magnet School
206 students
What this shows Betances Stem Magnet School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betances Stem Magnet School compares
Betances Stem 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 100% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$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
28
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
African American 18.4%
Asian 8.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Betances Stem 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 Stem Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betances Stem 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 elementary schools in Hartford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Global Communications Academy
Standard public school
414 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School
Standard public school
348 students 12:1 students per teacher
Burns Latino Studies Academy
Standard public school
251 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
Standard public school
128 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Betances Stem Magnet School
How many students attend Betances Stem Magnet School?
Betances Stem Magnet School has 206 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betances Stem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betances Stem Magnet School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Betances Stem Magnet School?
72.9% of students at Betances Stem Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betances Stem Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Betances Stem Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betances Stem Magnet School?
Betances Stem Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Stem Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Betances Stem Magnet School ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides Betances Stem 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.