- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192000360
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #25 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy ranks #25 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 090192000360 · Hartford, CT Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 16.3:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- This school
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- Webster Micro
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
626 students
What this shows Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy compares
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 122% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$26,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
African American 13.7%
White 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Micro Society Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Hartford
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Standard public school
925 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Standard public school
907 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Kennelly School
Standard public school
628 students 15:1 students per teacher
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Standard public school
626 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jumoke Academy
Standard public school
571 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
How many students attend Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy is 16.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
80.8% of students at Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy ranks #25 of 28 schools in 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 Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.