Enrollment
742
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Hartford, CT
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University
Federal NCES profile for Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090022601581
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools.
- #13 of 16
- public schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University has class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University ranks #13 of 16 public schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090022601581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Connecticut schools and 20% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 742 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) spends $16,328 per pupil, 32% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University (481 students): Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 12:1).
Its district, Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues), also runs Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University (481 students).
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 River Academy at Goodwin University compares
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$16,328
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 31.3%
White 10.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues), which includes Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University.
$16,328
Per student
-32%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 65.2%
Federal 6.1%
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 River Academy at Goodwin University Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in East Hartford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University
How many students attend Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?
The student-teacher ratio at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is 14.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?
59.0% of students at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?
The largest demographic group at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University rank among public schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University ranks #13 of 16 public 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 public schools in East Hartford on the city page.
Is Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University a good school?
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues)?
Besides Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University, Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) also operates Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University (481 students). See the Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) district page for the complete list.
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