- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Federal NCES profile for Breakthrough Magnet School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192001369
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breakthrough Magnet School South earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Breakthrough Magnet School South has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks #3 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Breakthrough Magnet School South shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 090192001369 · Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 13.6:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Breakthrough Magnet School South shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Breakthrough Magnet School South 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 326
Breakthrough Magnet School South
326 students
What this shows Breakthrough Magnet School South reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breakthrough Magnet School South compares
Breakthrough Magnet School South is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
African American 20.2%
White 7.1%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Breakthrough Magnet School South 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 South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breakthrough Magnet School South'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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Breakthrough Magnet School South
How many students attend Breakthrough Magnet School South?
Breakthrough Magnet School South has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School South is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breakthrough Magnet School South?
59.5% of students at Breakthrough Magnet School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breakthrough Magnet School South?
The largest demographic group at Breakthrough Magnet School South is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breakthrough Magnet School South?
Breakthrough Magnet School South has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Breakthrough Magnet School South rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks #3 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 South, 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.