Enrollment
251
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartford, CT
Burns Latino Studies Academy
Federal NCES profile for Burns Latino Studies Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090192000357
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burns Latino Studies Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Burns Latino Studies Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burns Latino Studies Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+149% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burns Latino Studies Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burns Latino Studies Academy
Burns Latino Studies Academy is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 251 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.6% of students qualify for free meals, 149% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Global Communications Academy (414 students): Burns Latino Studies Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 12.9:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Burns Latino Studies Academy.
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 Burns Latino Studies Academy compares
Burns Latino Studies Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 149% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.0%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
African American 13.9%
White 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Burns Latino Studies Academy is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Burns Latino Studies Academy.
$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 Burns Latino Studies Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burns Latino Studies Academy'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 elementary schools in Hartford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Global Communications Academy
Standard public school
414 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School
Standard public school
348 students 12:1 students per teacher
Betances Stem Magnet School
Standard public school
206 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
Standard public school
128 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Burns Latino Studies Academy
How many students attend Burns Latino Studies Academy?
Burns Latino Studies Academy has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns Latino Studies Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns Latino Studies Academy is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burns Latino Studies Academy?
90.6% of students at Burns Latino Studies Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burns Latino Studies Academy?
The largest demographic group at Burns Latino Studies Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burns Latino Studies Academy?
Burns Latino Studies Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Burns Latino Studies Academy rank among elementary schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Burns Latino Studies Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Burns Latino Studies Academy a good school?
Burns Latino Studies Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. 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 Burns Latino Studies Academy, 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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