Enrollment
552
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090192001572
Bulkeley High School — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Bulkeley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 50
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
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)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+136% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bulkeley High School 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
Bulkeley High School reports 552 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 136% above the Connecticut average and 66% above the national baseline. The school offers 8 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 184 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.8% 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 37/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Bulkeley High School 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 136% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 74% | — | — |
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
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 136% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
66.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 184 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 552 Top 74% in Connecticut — larger than 26% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.9% +136% vs state
NCES ID 090192001572
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
African American 14.7%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 184:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.8%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 142
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Bulkeley High School.
$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
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University High School of Science and Engineering
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Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bulkeley High School
How many students attend Bulkeley High School?
Bulkeley High School has 552 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bulkeley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bulkeley High School is 12.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bulkeley High School?
85.9% of students at Bulkeley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bulkeley High School?
The largest demographic group at Bulkeley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bulkeley High School?
Bulkeley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.