Enrollment
115
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090192001643
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+121% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus reports 115 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 121% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 68% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Connecticut average and 23% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hartford School District spends $32,469 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.1% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 121% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
— 121% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$32,469
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 115 Top 3% in Connecticut — larger than 97% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 26.7:1 +121% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.0% +10% vs state
NCES ID 090192001643
Student demographics
Asian 35.7%
African American 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 35.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus.
$32,469
Per student
+15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Kennelly School
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus
How many students attend Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus?
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus has 115 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus is 26.7:1, which is 121% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus?
40.0% of students at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus is Asian at 35.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus?
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.