Enrollment
441
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
Federal NCES profile for Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279000549
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration has class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration ranks #7 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Connecticut schools and 26% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 70.8% of students qualify for free meals, 95% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Amistad Academy (1,105 students): Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 9.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration.
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 Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration compares
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 95% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$21,911
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 94.8%
African American 2.3%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
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 Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Elm City College Preparatory School
Standard public school
760 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 11:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~441 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
How many students attend Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration?
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration?
The student-teacher ratio at Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration is 15.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration?
70.8% of students at Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration?
The largest demographic group at Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration?
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration ranks #7 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Haven on the city page.
Is Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration a good school?
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. It is also less 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 New Haven School District?
Besides Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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