Enrollment
434
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, CT
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness
Federal NCES profile for Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090279001483
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness has class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+20% 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
What stands out at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Connecticut schools and 20% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 83.0% of students qualify for free meals, 128% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clinton Avenue School (446 students): Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 10.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness.
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 Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness compares
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 128% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$21,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in New Haven
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clinton Avenue School
Standard public school
446 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Worthington Hooker School
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
Standard public school
408 students 12:1 students per teacher
Booker T. Washington Academy
Standard public school
404 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood School
Standard public school
397 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
348 students 8.3:1 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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 an 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 14.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness rank among elementary schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in New Haven, 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 New Haven on the city page.
Is Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness a good school?
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools. 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 New Haven School District?
Besides Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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