Enrollment
511
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avon, CT
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Reggio Magnet School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070001516
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reggio Magnet School of the Arts ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Avon, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reggio Magnet School of the Arts compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Avon, Connecticut, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 28% 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 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
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 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Reggio Magnet School of the Arts.
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 Reggio Magnet School of the Arts compares
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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 38.9%
African American 26.6%
White 23.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Reggio Magnet School of the Arts is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Reggio Magnet School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Larger | Similar 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 Reggio Magnet School of the Arts'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 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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
How many students attend Reggio Magnet School of the Arts?
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avon, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts?
55.6% of students at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reggio Magnet School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Avon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reggio Magnet School of the Arts?
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts 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 Reggio Magnet School of the Arts rank among public schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Reggio Magnet School of the Arts ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Avon, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Avon on the city page.
Is Reggio Magnet School of the Arts a good school?
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Reggio Magnet School of the Arts, 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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