- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 090267001445 · New Britain, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 19:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: New Britain High School (2,521 students)
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Britain Hi
New Britain High School
2,521 students
- Pulaski Middle 839
Pulaski Middle School
839 students
- Diloreto Eleme 819
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
819 students
- Slade Middle S 781
Slade Middle School
781 students
- Smalley Elemen 594
Smalley Elementary School
594 students
- This school 152
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy
152 students
What this shows House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy compares
House of Arts Letters and Science (Hals) Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for New Britain School District reports $24,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.