Enrollment
200
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Hartford, CT
Connecticut Ib Academy
Federal NCES profile for Connecticut Ib Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090126001477
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connecticut Ib Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Connecticut Ib Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connecticut Ib Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090126001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connecticut Ib Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connecticut Ib Academy
Connecticut Ib Academy is a small high school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 200 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.4% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Connecticut schools, with 200 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among East Hartford's high schools, it stands alongside East Hartford High School (1,776 students): Connecticut Ib Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 13.2:1).
East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students) and East Hartford Middle School (971 students) alongside Connecticut Ib 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 Connecticut Ib Academy compares
Connecticut Ib 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,340
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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
African American 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 15.0%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Connecticut Ib Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hartford School District, which includes Connecticut Ib Academy.
$23,340
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 53.4%
Federal 10.6%
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 Connecticut Ib Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hartford Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor William Pitkin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J. O'brien School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connecticut Ib Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in East Hartford
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~200 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Ib Academy
How many students attend Connecticut Ib Academy?
Connecticut Ib Academy has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connecticut Ib Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Connecticut Ib Academy is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Connecticut Ib Academy?
36.4% of students at Connecticut Ib Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connecticut Ib Academy?
The largest demographic group at Connecticut Ib Academy is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connecticut Ib Academy?
Connecticut Ib Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Connecticut Ib Academy rank among high schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Connecticut Ib Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in East Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in East Hartford on the city page.
Is Connecticut Ib Academy a good school?
Connecticut Ib Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. 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 East Hartford School District?
Besides Connecticut Ib Academy, East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford High School (1,776 students), East Hartford Middle School (971 students), and Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students). See the East Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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