- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192001370
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy ranks #5 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 090192001370 · Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 11:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
463 students
What this shows Sport and Medical Sciences Academy reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sport and Medical Sciences Academy compares
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 113% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$26,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
African American 27.0%
White 10.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sport and Medical Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Hartford
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Standard public school
925 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Standard public school
907 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
651 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kennelly School
Standard public school
628 students 15:1 students per teacher
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Standard public school
626 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
How many students attend Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
77.5% of students at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sport and Medical Sciences Academy rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy ranks #5 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.