Enrollment
328
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090279001484
Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School — New Haven, CT
Federal NCES profile for Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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: New Haven 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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet 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
Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School reports 328 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 113% above the Connecticut average and 50% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 656 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Haven School District spends $24,808 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.2% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 13.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 113% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 328 | 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
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 113% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$24,808
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 656 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 328 Top 31% in Connecticut — larger than 69% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.7% +113% vs state
NCES ID 090279001484
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 4.6%
White 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 656:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School.
$24,808
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
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
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
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Fair Haven School
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734 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
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522 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
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Frequently asked questions about Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School
How many students attend Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School?
Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School has 328 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School?
77.7% of students at Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School is African American at 47.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School?
Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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.