Enrollment
925
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192001295
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #8 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy ranks #8 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 925 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 72.4% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 92% of state schools at 925 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Achievement First Hartford Academy (907 students): Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 10.5:1).
Hartford School District also operates Weaver High School (721 students) and Hartford Public High School (698 students) alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.
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 Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy compares
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 99% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 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 61.0%
African American 23.4%
White 8.3%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaver High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Micro Society Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford Magnet Trinity College 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
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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.
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
Jumoke Academy
Standard public school
571 students 28.6:1 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 (~925 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
How many students attend Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy?
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy has 925 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% 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 Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy?
72.4% of students at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy?
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy ranks #8 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.
Is Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy a good school?
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, Hartford School District also operates Weaver High School (721 students), Hartford Public High School (698 students), and Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy (651 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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