Enrollment
326
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090192001369
Breakthrough Magnet School South — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Breakthrough Magnet School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 50
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: Hartford 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breakthrough Magnet School South 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
Breakthrough Magnet School South reports 326 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Connecticut average and 15% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 326 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hartford School District spends $32,469 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.1% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Breakthrough Magnet School South 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 63% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 31% | — | — |
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
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$32,469
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 326 Top 31% in Connecticut — larger than 69% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.5% +63% vs state
NCES ID 090192001369
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 326:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.9%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Breakthrough Magnet School South.
$32,469
Per student
+15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Similar other schools in Hartford
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
925 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Standard public school
907 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
651 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kennelly School
Standard public school
628 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Standard public school
626 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Standard public school
580 students 15:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School South is 14.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breakthrough Magnet School South?
Breakthrough Magnet School South has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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.