- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Kennelly School
Federal NCES profile for Kennelly School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192000368
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennelly School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #22 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennelly School has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennelly School ranks #22 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Kennelly School grew from 598 students in 2022-23 to 650 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 090192000368 · Hartford, CT Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 15:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Kennelly School grew from 598 students in 2022-23 to 650 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Kennelly School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- This school
Kennelly School
628 students
- Webster Micro
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
626 students
What this shows Kennelly School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennelly School compares
Kennelly School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 125% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%
African American 11.9%
Asian 4.1%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Kennelly School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennelly School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Micro Society Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennelly School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
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
Jumoke Academy
Standard public school
571 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennelly School
How many students attend Kennelly School?
Kennelly School has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennelly School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennelly School is 15:1, which is 24% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennelly School?
81.9% of students at Kennelly School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennelly School?
The largest demographic group at Kennelly School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennelly School?
Kennelly School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Kennelly School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennelly School ranks #22 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.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides Kennelly School, 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.