- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279001564
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #13 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School ranks #13 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 090279001564 · New Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 12.4:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mauro-Sheridan 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 482
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
482 students
What this shows Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School compares
Mauro-Sheridan 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
White 11.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Mauro-Sheridan 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 Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mauro-Sheridan 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
How many students attend Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School?
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School?
55.6% of students at Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School?
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School ranks #13 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 Mauro-Sheridan 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.