Enrollment
358
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montessori Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montessori Magnet School
Montessori Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 358 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Connecticut schools and 23% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 72.7% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students): Montessori Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 11.3:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Montessori Magnet 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 School compares
Montessori Magnet 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montessori Magnet School a good school?
Montessori Magnet School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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