Sanchez School

www.hartfordschools.org/enroll/school-directory-2/maria-c-colon-sanchez-

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Sanchez School, located on Babcock Street in Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a community-focused educational institution dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its students. As a public elementary school, it places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. The school is known for its commitment to bilingual education and cultural inclusion, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural neighborhood it serves in the Frog Hollow area of Hartford.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Sanchez School aims to build a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By offering various programs designed to enhance student engagement and social-emotional learning, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become active, responsible citizens. With a focus on high expectations and equitable opportunities, the school works diligently to bridge achievement gaps and empower its pupils to reach their full potential.

322

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanchez School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	266
Black	38
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
266 (82.6 %)
Black
38 (11.8 %)
White
11 (3.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)695-4940
Website:	http://www.hartfordschools.org/enroll/school-directory-2/maria-c-colon-sanchez-
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sanchez School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sanchez School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	51.2%
Male	157	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)