Enrollment
348
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 348 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is leaner than roughly 95% of Connecticut schools and 31% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clinton Avenue School (446 students): Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 10.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Betsy Ross Arts 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 Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School compares
Betsy Ross Arts 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
446 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School a good school?
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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