Enrollment
110
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090192011232
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+139% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu reports 110 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 139% above the Connecticut average and 68% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hartford School District spends $32,469 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.1% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 139% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 139% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$32,469
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 110 Top 2% in Connecticut — larger than 98% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.1% +139% vs state
NCES ID 090192011232
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 35.2%
White 8.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu.
$32,469
Per student
+15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Similar high schools in Hartford
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Hartford Public High School
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Bulkeley High School
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University High School of Science and Engineering
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Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
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403 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu
How many students attend Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu?
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu has 110 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu?
87.1% of students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu?
The largest demographic group at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu?
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.