Enrollment
434
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090279001483
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness — New Haven, CT
Federal NCES profile for Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 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
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+128% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness reports 434 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 128% above the Connecticut average and 60% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 434 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Haven School District spends $24,808 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.2% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 13.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 128% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 55% | — | — |
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
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 128% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$24,808
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 434 Top 55% in Connecticut — larger than 45% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.0% +128% vs state
NCES ID 090279001483
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
African American 17.5%
Asian 16.4%
White 9.4%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 434:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness.
$24,808
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
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
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness
How many students attend Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness?
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness has 434 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness?
83.0% of students at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness?
The largest demographic group at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness?
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.