- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Montessori Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070000210
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Magnet School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #13 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori Magnet School has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Magnet School ranks #13 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Montessori Magnet School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 090070000210 · Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 14.9:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students)
Montessori Magnet School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Montessori Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ana Grace Acad
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
855 students
- Academy of Aer
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
767 students
- Academy of Sci
Academy of Science and Innovation
767 students
- Academy of Int
Academy of International Studies 6-12
697 students
- Academy of Com
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
669 students
- This school
Montessori Magnet School
358 students
What this shows Montessori Magnet School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori Magnet School compares
Montessori 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 100% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
White 16.0%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Montessori Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Montessori Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Magnet School
How many students attend Montessori Magnet School?
Montessori Magnet School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet School is 14.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montessori Magnet School?
72.7% of students at Montessori Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Magnet School?
Montessori Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Magnet School ranks #13 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 Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Montessori Magnet School, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.