- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University grew from 664 students in 2022-23 to 730 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 090022601581 · East Hartford, CT Other · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 14.5:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University (481 students)
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University grew from 664 students in 2022-23 to 730 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University compares
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) reports $15,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in East Hartford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~742 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), up 66.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.