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)