Enrollment
626
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, CT
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Webster Micro Society Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090192000383
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Micro Society Magnet School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #9 of 28
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Micro Society Magnet School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Micro Society Magnet School ranks #9 of 28 schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Micro Society Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Webster Micro Society Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 626 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 30% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students): Webster Micro Society Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 11.3:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Webster Micro Society 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 Webster Micro Society Magnet School compares
Webster Micro Society 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 14.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Webster Micro Society Magnet 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 Webster Micro Society Magnet 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 Webster Micro Society Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Micro Society Magnet 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 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
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jumoke Academy
Standard public school
571 students 28.6:1 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 (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Micro Society Magnet School
How many students attend Webster Micro Society Magnet School?
Webster Micro Society Magnet School has 626 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Micro Society Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Micro Society Magnet School is 15.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Micro Society Magnet School?
59.0% of students at Webster Micro Society Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Micro Society Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Webster Micro Society Magnet School is African American at 42.5% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Micro Society Magnet School?
Webster Micro Society Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Webster Micro Society Magnet School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Micro Society Magnet School ranks #9 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.
Is Webster Micro Society Magnet School a good school?
Webster Micro Society Magnet School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Webster Micro Society Magnet 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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