SIMPSON-WAVERLY SCHOOL

Simpson-Waverly School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 251 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 28 teachers, Simpson-Waverly School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Simpson-Waverly School, located at 55 Waverly Street in Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Hartford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future educational endeavors. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to address the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections with local families.

Beyond academics, Simpson-Waverly plays an active role in the surrounding neighborhood, serving as a hub for community engagement and student development. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that students are engaged and challenged, while also promoting a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect. For families interested in enrollment or learning more about specific academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, or staff initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the Hartford Public Schools district website.

For more information, contact Simpson-Waverly School at (860) 695-5160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

55 Waverly Street
Hartford, CT 06112
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SIMPSON-WAVERLY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hartford, CT with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
251
Teachers:
28
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 251 students

Black or African American
51.4%
Hispanic/Latino
45.0%
Two or more races
1.6%
White
1.6%
Asian
0.4%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.