- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
M. D. Fox School
Federal NCES profile for M. D. Fox School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192000364
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. D. Fox School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #25 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
M. D. Fox School has class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M. D. Fox School ranks #25 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
M. D. Fox School grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 090192000364 · Hartford, CT Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
M. D. Fox School grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
M. D. Fox 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
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school
M. D. Fox School
562 students
What this shows M. D. Fox School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. D. Fox School compares
M. D. Fox 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 130% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
African American 20.1%
White 4.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, M. D. Fox 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 M. D. Fox School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | 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 |
| Kennelly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. D. Fox 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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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
Kennelly School
Standard public school
628 students 15:1 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
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about M. D. Fox School
How many students attend M. D. Fox School?
M. D. Fox School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. D. Fox School?
The student-teacher ratio at M. D. Fox School is 17:1, which is 40% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M. D. Fox School?
83.6% of students at M. D. Fox School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. D. Fox School?
The largest demographic group at M. D. Fox School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. D. Fox School?
M. D. Fox School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 M. D. Fox School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, M. D. Fox School ranks #25 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 M. D. Fox 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.