UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD MAGNET SCHOOL

University of Hartford Magnet School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Capitol Region Education Council school district, located in West Hartford, CT with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, University of Hartford Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The University of Hartford Magnet School (UHMS), located on the campus of the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a regional magnet school operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). Serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5, the school is founded on the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasizes child-led inquiry, collaborative learning, and the importance of the physical environment as a "third teacher." By fostering a hands-on, project-based curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth in a diverse, inclusive setting.

A hallmark of UHMS is its strong partnership with the University of Hartford, which allows for unique academic collaborations and resource sharing. The school’s curriculum is designed to be interdisciplinary, often integrating arts, sciences, and humanities to encourage students to explore complex questions about their world. With a focus on global citizenship and community engagement, the University of Hartford Magnet School strives to prepare its young learners for success in a global society by creating an atmosphere that values student curiosity, teacher-led research, and active family involvement.

For more information, contact University of Hartford Magnet School at (860) 236-2899 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.