Enrollment
404
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, CT
Booker T. Washington Academy
Federal NCES profile for Booker T. Washington Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090021701750Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T. Washington Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T. Washington Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T. Washington Academy ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: Booker T. Washington Academy District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090021701750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Booker T. Washington Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Booker T. Washington Academy
Booker T. Washington Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 404 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 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 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Booker T. Washington Academy District spends $13,483 per pupil, 44% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among New Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clinton Avenue School (446 students): Booker T. Washington Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 10.9:1).
Booker T. Washington Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Booker T. Washington Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Booker T. Washington Academy compares
Booker T. Washington Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 4.7%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Booker T. Washington Academy is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Booker T. Washington Academy District, which includes Booker T. Washington Academy.
$13,483
Per student
-44%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 83.5%
Federal 8.7%
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.
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
Edgewood School
Standard public school
397 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
348 students 8.3:1 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 (~404 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Booker T. Washington Academy
How many students attend Booker T. Washington Academy?
Booker T. Washington Academy has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Academy is 10.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Booker T. Washington Academy?
61.7% of students at Booker T. Washington Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T. Washington Academy?
The largest demographic group at Booker T. Washington Academy is African American at 74.8% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T. Washington Academy?
Booker T. Washington Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Booker T. Washington Academy rank among elementary schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T. Washington Academy ranks #5 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 Booker T. Washington Academy a good school?
Booker T. Washington Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Booker T. Washington Academy District?
None; Booker T. Washington Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Booker T. Washington Academy is its only campus.
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