Enrollment
481
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% 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
What stands out at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 481 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #167, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues) spends $16,328 per pupil, 32% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among East Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University (742 students): Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 14.5:1).
Its district, Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues), also runs Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University (742 students).
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 Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University compares
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,328
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goodwin University Educational Services (Gues), which includes Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University.
$16,328
Per student
-32%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in East Hartford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~481 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University a good school?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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