Enrollment
112
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090192011231
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 24
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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South 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: South Campus reports 112 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 57% 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 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% below the Connecticut average and 36% 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 24/100 (F), calculated from 1 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: South 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 57% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 2% | — | — |
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
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 9% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 57% above state mean
Top 98% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 112 Top 2% in Connecticut — larger than 98% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.3% -9% vs state
NCES ID 090192011231
Student demographics
Asian 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
African American 14.3%
White 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Asian at 37.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South 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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Frequently asked questions about Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus
How many students attend Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus?
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus has 112 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus is 19:1, which is 57% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus?
33.3% of students at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South 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: South Campus?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus is Asian at 37.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus?
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 1 factor: 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.