Enrollment
481
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090022601627
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University — East Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University reports 481 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Connecticut average and 10% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) spends $16,898 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.7% from local sources (property taxes), 65.2% from the state, and 6.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,898
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 481 Top 64% in Connecticut — larger than 36% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.1% +57% vs state
NCES ID 090022601627
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 31.6%
White 11.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.3%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues), which includes Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University.
$16,898
Per student
-40%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 65.2%
Federal 6.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University
How many students attend Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University has 481 students enrolled. It is a other school in East Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
57.1% of students at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.