Enrollment
206
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betances Stem Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Betances Stem Magnet School
Betances Stem Magnet School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 206 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 72.9% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Connecticut schools, with 206 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 44 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 206 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Global Communications Academy (414 students): Betances Stem Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 12.9:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Betances Stem 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 Stem Magnet School compares
Betances Stem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Betances Stem 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 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
- 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 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
Similar elementary 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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Betances Stem Magnet School a good school?
Betances Stem Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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