Enrollment
456
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glastonbury, CT
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070000072
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Glastonbury · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Glastonbury, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glastonbury, Connecticut, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #161, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School.
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 Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School compares
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 43.2%
African American 25.9%
White 15.4%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School
How many students attend Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School?
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glastonbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School?
58.0% of students at Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Glastonbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School?
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School rank among public schools in Glastonbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Glastonbury, 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 Glastonbury on the city page.
Is Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School a good school?
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. It is also more 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 Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.
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