Enrollment
580
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Capital Preparatory Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192001435
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capital Preparatory Magnet School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #24 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Capital Preparatory Magnet School has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capital Preparatory Magnet School ranks #24 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Capital Preparatory Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Capital Preparatory Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 580 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Connecticut schools and 23% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 72.3% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 580 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students): Capital Preparatory Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 11.3:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Capital Preparatory Magnet School.
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 Capital Preparatory Magnet School compares
Capital Preparatory Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 99% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
African American 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 4.7%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Capital Preparatory Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Capital Preparatory Magnet School.
$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 Capital Preparatory Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capital Preparatory Magnet School'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 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
Jumoke Academy
Standard public school
571 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Capital Preparatory Magnet School
How many students attend Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Magnet School is 14.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
72.3% of students at Capital Preparatory Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Capital Preparatory Magnet School is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capital Preparatory Magnet School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Capital Preparatory Magnet School ranks #24 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.
Is Capital Preparatory Magnet School a good school?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Capital Preparatory Magnet School, 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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