Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartford, CT

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

Federal NCES profile for Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.

2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090192001582
0/100100/10059/100
👥 S:T ratio
36
🌟 Gifted program
70
📋 Attendance
71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.

#1 of 5
elementary schools in Hartford · Resource Index
59
Resource Index · Higher
16:1
large classes for Connecticut
63.9%
free-lunch eligible

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Hartford, CT.

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

-3 students YoY

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).

Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Steady CCD campus

-3 students YoY 090192001582 · Hartford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD

128 enr · 16:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 59

Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy compares

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy 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 16:1 ▲ 32% 12.1:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 63.9% ▲ 76% 36.4% 51.7%
Enrollment 128 top 97% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.

Equity indicators methodology

Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible - 76% 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
16:1
students per teacher - 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.

Student demographics

African American 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
White 26.0%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 5.5%

Largest group: African American at 33.9% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 73.6/100

Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.

Programs

Gifted & talented Yes

District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

How Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Larger Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio
Weaver High School Larger Higher economic need Similar S:T ratio
Hartford Public High School Larger Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy Larger Higher economic need Similar S:T ratio
Kennelly School Larger Higher economic need Similar S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Hartford School District · 5 sibling schools

View district profile

Similar elementary schools in Hartford

4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.

Nationwide elementary 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.

Frequently asked questions about Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

How many students attend Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy has 128 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?

63.9% of students at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?

The largest demographic group at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is African American at 33.9% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy?

Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy rank among elementary schools in Hartford?

By Resource Investment Index, Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hartford on the city page.

What other schools are in Hartford School District?

Besides Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy, 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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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