Enrollment
206
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090192001616
Betances Stem Magnet School — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Betances Stem Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Betances Stem Magnet School reports 206 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 100% above the Connecticut average and 41% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hartford School District spends $32,469 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.1% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Betances Stem Magnet School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 100% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 100% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$32,469
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 206 Top 8% in Connecticut — larger than 92% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.9% +100% vs state
NCES ID 090192001616
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.7%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Betances Stem Magnet School.
$32,469
Per student
+15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
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- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a 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 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betances Stem Magnet School?
Betances Stem Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.