- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
Federal NCES profile for Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192000366
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School has class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School ranks #2 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 090192000366 · Hartford, CT Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 14:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School 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
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
547 students
What this shows Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School compares
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 82% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
African American 13.9%
White 8.8%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is about as mixed as 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 Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School'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
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
651 students 16.3:1 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
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
How many students attend Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is 14:1, which is 16% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
66.2% of students at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
The largest demographic group at Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School?
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School ranks #2 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 Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School, 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.