Enrollment
486
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Hartford, CT
Charter Oak International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Charter Oak International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090492001012
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charter Oak International Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charter Oak International Academy has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charter Oak International Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charter Oak International Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charter Oak International Academy
Charter Oak International Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside University of Hartford Magnet School (477 students): Charter Oak International Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 12.2:1).
West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students) and Hall High School (1,332 students) alongside Charter Oak International 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 Charter Oak International Academy compares
Charter Oak International 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 41.4%
White 24.5%
Asian 13.8%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Charter Oak International Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hartford School District, which includes Charter Oak International Academy.
$23,764
Per student
0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 5.4%
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 Charter Oak International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charter Oak International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in West Hartford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University of Hartford Magnet School
Standard public school
477 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Aiken School
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Whiting Lane School
Standard public school
379 students 10:1 students per teacher
Smith School
Standard public school
342 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Webster Hill School
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Charter Oak International Academy
How many students attend Charter Oak International Academy?
Charter Oak International Academy has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter Oak International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter Oak International Academy is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Charter Oak International Academy?
38.5% of students at Charter Oak International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charter Oak International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Charter Oak International Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charter Oak International Academy?
Charter Oak International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charter Oak International Academy rank among schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Charter Oak International Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in West 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 West Hartford on the city page.
Is Charter Oak International Academy a good school?
Charter Oak International Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 West Hartford School District?
Besides Charter Oak International Academy, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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