Enrollment
128
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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
👥 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.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is a higher-need, small elementary school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 128 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 95% of Connecticut schools and 32% 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 63.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Connecticut schools, with 128 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Global Communications Academy (414 students): Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.9:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy.
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 Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy compares
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy.
$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 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
- 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 elementary schools in Hartford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Global Communications Academy
Standard public school
414 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School
Standard public school
348 students 12:1 students per teacher
Burns Latino Studies Academy
Standard public school
251 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Betances Stem Magnet School
Standard public school
206 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~128 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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