- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Magnet at Fisher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192001531
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools.
- #18 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School has class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Magnet at Fisher School ranks #18 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 090192001531 · Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 27.2:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Montessori Magnet at Fisher 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 353
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
353 students
What this shows Montessori Magnet at Fisher School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori Magnet at Fisher School compares
Montessori Magnet at Fisher 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 125% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 125% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 15.0%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is more 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 Montessori Magnet at Fisher School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Magnet at Fisher 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
How many students attend Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is 27.2:1, which is 125% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
52.2% of students at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montessori Magnet at Fisher School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Magnet at Fisher School ranks #18 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 Montessori Magnet at Fisher 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.