Enrollment
152
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Britain, CT
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy
Federal NCES profile for House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090267001445
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy ranks #1 of 14 public schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267001445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy is a small middle school in New Britain, Connecticut, enrolling 152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 98% of Connecticut schools and 57% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.1% 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 96% of Connecticut schools, with 152 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Britain's middle schools, it stands alongside Pulaski Middle School (839 students): House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 12.9:1).
New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students) and Pulaski Middle School (839 students) alongside House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) 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 House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy compares
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 57% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 48.7%
White 32.2%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Britain School District, which includes House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy.
$23,576
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 59.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in New Britain
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy
How many students attend House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy?
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy has 152 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Britain, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy is 19:1, which is 57% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy?
37.1% of students at House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy?
The largest demographic group at House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in New Britain, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy?
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy rank among public schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy ranks #1 of 14 public schools in New Britain, 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 New Britain on the city page.
Is House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy a good school?
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy earns 61/100 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 New Britain School District?
Besides House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy, New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students), Pulaski Middle School (839 students), and Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.
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