RAWSON SCHOOL
Rawson School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 357 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 32 teachers, Rawson School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Rawson School, located on Holcomb Street in Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the North End community as part of the Hartford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and literacy, Rawson aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community and school pride.
In addition to its standard curriculum, Rawson School places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, recognizing that a student's success is a collaborative effort between the school, parents, and the neighborhood. The school utilizes various resources provided by the district to support differentiated learning, ensuring that students receive the attention and tools necessary to meet state educational standards. Through its partnership with the Hartford Public Schools system, Rawson strives to create a safe, supportive, and empowering atmosphere that encourages students to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community.
For more information, contact Rawson School at (860) 695-4840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hartford, CT 06112-1436
(860) 695-4840
http://hpsschools.org/rawson/
RAWSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hartford, CT with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hartford School District
- Total Students:
- 357
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 357 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RAWSON SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.1%
- White
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.