Enrollment
477
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Hartford, CT
University of Hartford Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for University of Hartford Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070001357
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University of Hartford Magnet School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
University of Hartford Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University of Hartford Magnet School ranks #6 of 6 schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University of Hartford Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at University of Hartford Magnet School
University of Hartford Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 477 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Charter Oak International Academy (486 students): University of Hartford Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 11:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside University of Hartford Magnet 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 University of Hartford Magnet School compares
University of Hartford Magnet 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
White 10.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, University of Hartford Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How University of Hartford Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University of Hartford Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in West Hartford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Charter Oak International Academy
Standard public school
486 students 11:1 students per teacher
Aiken School
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Whiting Lane School
Standard public school
379 students 10:1 students per teacher
Smith School
Standard public school
342 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Webster Hill School
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about University of Hartford Magnet School
How many students attend University of Hartford Magnet School?
University of Hartford Magnet School has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Hartford Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at University of Hartford Magnet School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University of Hartford Magnet School?
53.9% of students at University of Hartford Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University of Hartford Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at University of Hartford Magnet School is African American at 51.6% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University of Hartford Magnet School?
University of Hartford Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University of Hartford Magnet School rank among schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, University of Hartford Magnet School ranks #6 of 6 schools in West 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 West Hartford on the city page.
Is University of Hartford Magnet School a good school?
University of Hartford Magnet School earns 39/100 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 Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides University of Hartford Magnet School, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.
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