Enrollment
348
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090192000362
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 35
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: Hartford 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School 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
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School reports 348 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Connecticut average and 14% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 497 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hartford School District spends $32,469 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.1% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 36% | — | — |
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
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$32,469
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Per 497 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 348 Top 36% in Connecticut — larger than 64% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.0% +62% vs state
NCES ID 090192000362
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Asian 19.3%
Two or More 6.3%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.7
Students per counselor 497:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.9%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School.
$32,469
Per student
+15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.5%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
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- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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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 Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School
How many students attend Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School?
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School has 348 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School?
59.0% of students at Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School?
The largest demographic group at Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School is African American at 50.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School?
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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.