Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

www.nhps.net

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, located at 15 Lexington Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut, is a public magnet school serving students within the New Haven Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract a diverse student body from across the community by offering specialized programming, often focusing on unique themes or enriched curriculum models that distinguish it from standard neighborhood schools.

The school operates under the umbrella of the New Haven Public Schools system, which emphasizes academic excellence, equitable access to resources, and holistic student development. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic focus areas, or upcoming school events can find detailed information through the official district website at [www.nhps.net](http://www.nhps.net). As a part of the district’s broader mission, Benjamin Jepson aims to provide a structured and supportive learning environment that prepares its students for success in higher education and their future careers.

500

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	289
Black	123
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

Hispanic
289 (57.8 %)
Black
123 (24.6 %)
White
54 (10.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-2900
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	44
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	48%
Male	260	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)