Enrollment
348
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartford, CT
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School
Federal NCES profile for Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090192000362
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% 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
What stands out at Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 348 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 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #129, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Global Communications Academy (414 students): Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 12.9:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School.
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 Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School compares
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School 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 | 59.0% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
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
25.9%
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
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 elementary schools in Hartford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Global Communications Academy
Standard public school
414 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Burns Latino Studies Academy
Standard public school
251 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Betances Stem Magnet School
Standard public school
206 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
Standard public school
128 students 16:1 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 (~348 students)
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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 an 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 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 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% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
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 29/100 (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 Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School rank among elementary schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School a good school?
Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School earns 29/100 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher School, 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.
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