- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Breakthrough Magnet School North held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090192001534 · Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 12.6:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Breakthrough Magnet School North held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Breakthrough Magnet School North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school 289
Breakthrough Magnet School North
289 students
What this shows Breakthrough Magnet School North reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breakthrough Magnet School North compares
Breakthrough Magnet School North 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~289 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.