ANA GRACE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Capitol Region Education Council school district, located in Avon, CT with about 483 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 35 teachers, Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 **Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School**, located in Avon, Connecticut, is a public magnet school operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). The school is distinguished by its specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with comprehensive artistic exploration. By embedding the arts into daily instruction, the academy aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, providing students with a unique educational environment that prepares them for success in both academic and creative pursuits.

The school is deeply committed to the legacy of its namesake, Ana Grace Márquez-Greene, emphasizing the core values of "Love Wins," community, and compassion. As a magnet school, it draws a diverse student body from across the region, encouraging a collaborative atmosphere where students from various backgrounds engage with one another. Through its focus on the intersection of arts and core subjects, the academy seeks to nurture the "whole child," ensuring that every student has the tools to express themselves and contribute meaningfully to their community.

For more information, contact Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School at (860) 726-9367 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.