Enrollment
112
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192011231
👥 S:T ratio 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #21 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus has class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus ranks #21 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192011231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+55% 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
What stands out at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus is a small combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 112 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Connecticut schools and 55% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.3% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Connecticut schools, with 112 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 70/100).
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students): Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 11.3:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus.
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 Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus compares
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 55% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 98% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus.
$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 Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Hartford
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Standard public school
925 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 18.7:1, which is 55% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus ranks #21 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 Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus a good school?
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. 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 Prekindergarten Magnet School: South Campus, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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