- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Capital Preparatory Magnet School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 090192001435 · Hartford, CT Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 14.9:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Capital Preparatory Magnet School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Capital Preparatory Magnet School 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
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
580 students
What this shows Capital Preparatory Magnet School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capital Preparatory Magnet School compares
Capital Preparatory Magnet School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~580 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), down 51.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.