- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, CT
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090279000545
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090279000545 · New Haven, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 8.3:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilbur Cross H
Wilbur Cross High School
1,742 students
- James Hillhous
James Hillhouse High School
1,124 students
- Fair Haven Sch
Fair Haven School
734 students
- Hill Regional 625
Hill Regional Career High School
625 students
- Engineering - 608
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
608 students
- This school 348
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
348 students
What this shows Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School compares
Betsy Ross Arts 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 76% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.0%
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
$22,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
African American 40.2%
White 10.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Haven School District reports $22,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in New Haven
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clinton Avenue School
Standard public school
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Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness
Standard public school
434 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Worthington Hooker School
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
Standard public school
408 students 12:1 students per teacher
Booker T. Washington Academy
Standard public school
404 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood School
Standard public school
397 students 12.4:1 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is 8.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School?
64.2% of students at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School rank among elementary schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, 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 New Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.