ConnecticutSchoolsBetances STEM Magnet School

Betances STEM Magnet School

PublicGrades 58
Hartford, Connecticut · Hartford School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students212
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Betances STEM Magnet School

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 427
212
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
78%+34.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Betances STEM Magnet School is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Hartford, Connecticut. The school enrolls 212 students. It is part of the Hartford School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
212 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictHartford School District
County9110
CityHartford
ZIP06114
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090192001616

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment212

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)