- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
King/Robinson Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for King/Robinson Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279001388
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King/Robinson Magnet School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
King/Robinson Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King/Robinson Magnet School ranks #4 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
King/Robinson Magnet School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 090279001388 · New Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 11.4:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
King/Robinson Magnet School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
King/Robinson Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilbur Cross H
Wilbur Cross High School
1,742 students
- James Hillhous
James Hillhouse High School
1,124 students
- Fair Haven Sch
Fair Haven School
734 students
- Hill Regional 625
Hill Regional Career High School
625 students
- Engineering - 608
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
608 students
- This school 412
King/Robinson Magnet School
412 students
What this shows King/Robinson Magnet School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How King/Robinson Magnet School compares
King/Robinson Magnet School 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 97% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$22,543
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
White 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, King/Robinson Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Haven School District reports $22,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King/Robinson Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King/Robinson Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Elm City College Preparatory School
Standard public school
760 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 11:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 11.5:1 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about King/Robinson Magnet School
How many students attend King/Robinson Magnet School?
King/Robinson Magnet School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King/Robinson Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at King/Robinson Magnet School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King/Robinson Magnet School?
71.8% of students at King/Robinson Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King/Robinson Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at King/Robinson Magnet School is African American at 55.3% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King/Robinson Magnet School?
King/Robinson Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 King/Robinson Magnet School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, King/Robinson Magnet School ranks #4 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides King/Robinson Magnet School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.