- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Hartford, CT
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University
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.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090022601627
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #15 of 16
- public schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University ranks #15 of 16 public schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090022601627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090022601627 · East Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 12:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University (742 students)
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University compares
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.3%
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.
Funding equity
$15,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) reports $15,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in East Hartford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
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 public school in East Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
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 (lower 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 Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University rank among public schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University ranks #15 of 16 public schools in East Hartford, 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 East Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues)?
Besides Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University, Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) also operates Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University (742 students). See the Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) district page for the complete list.