Enrollment
408
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090279000546
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School — New Haven, CT
Federal NCES profile for Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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: New Haven 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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+112% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bishop Woods Architecture and Design 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
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School reports 408 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 112% above the Connecticut average and 49% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 816 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 64.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Haven School District spends $24,808 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.2% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 13.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Bishop Woods Architecture and Design 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 112% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 50% | — | — |
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
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 112% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
64.5%
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
$24,808
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 816 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 408 Top 50% in Connecticut — larger than 50% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.2% +112% vs state
NCES ID 090279000546
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
African American 29.7%
White 5.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 816:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 64.5%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School.
$24,808
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
How many students attend Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School?
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School has 408 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School?
77.2% of students at Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School?
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.