Enrollment
289
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Federal NCES profile for Breakthrough Magnet School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192001534
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breakthrough Magnet School North earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Breakthrough Magnet School North has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breakthrough Magnet School North ranks #5 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breakthrough Magnet School North compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breakthrough Magnet School North
Breakthrough Magnet School North is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 65.7% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students): Breakthrough Magnet School North is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.3:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Breakthrough Magnet School North.
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 Breakthrough Magnet School North compares
Breakthrough Magnet School North on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 80% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Asian 18.0%
Two or More 6.2%
White 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Breakthrough Magnet School North is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Breakthrough Magnet School North.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Breakthrough Magnet School North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breakthrough Magnet School North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Hartford
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Standard public school
925 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Standard public school
907 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
651 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kennelly School
Standard public school
628 students 15:1 students per teacher
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Standard public school
626 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Breakthrough Magnet School North
How many students attend Breakthrough Magnet School North?
Breakthrough Magnet School North has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School North is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breakthrough Magnet School North?
65.7% of students at Breakthrough Magnet School North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breakthrough Magnet School North?
The largest demographic group at Breakthrough Magnet School North is African American at 49.5% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breakthrough Magnet School North?
Breakthrough Magnet School North has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Breakthrough Magnet School North rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Breakthrough Magnet School North ranks #5 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Breakthrough Magnet School North a good school?
Breakthrough Magnet School North earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Breakthrough Magnet School North, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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