Enrollment
353
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+125% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montessori Magnet at Fisher School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Connecticut schools and 125% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #155, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students): Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.2:1 vs 11.3:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Montessori Magnet at Fisher School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montessori Magnet at Fisher School compares
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Montessori Magnet at Fisher School.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montessori Magnet at Fisher School a good school?
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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