NAYLOR/CCSU LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 614 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy 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 Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a unique Pre-K through 8th-grade magnet school operating through a strategic partnership between Hartford Public Schools and Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). This collaboration is designed to integrate rigorous academic standards with a leadership-focused curriculum, aiming to cultivate students who are not only scholars but also future community leaders. By leveraging the resources and pedagogical expertise of the university, the academy provides a specialized learning environment that emphasizes professional development for teachers and research-based instructional practices for students.

Beyond its academic core, the school is deeply committed to fostering a culture of high expectations, civic responsibility, and character development. The academy’s programming encourages students to engage with their community and develop critical thinking skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond. By blending traditional curriculum with leadership training, the Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy strives to close achievement gaps and ensure that every student is equipped with the tools to navigate a complex, global society.

For more information, contact Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy at (860) 695-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.