STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School

280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112

anniefisherstem.hartfordschools.org/

344 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized magnet school that places a rigorous emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As a magnet program, it draws students from the broader Hartford area, fostering a diverse learning environment centered on inquiry-based instruction. The school is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating hands-on, technology-rich projects into the core curriculum, encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a culture of innovation and community engagement. By utilizing a project-based learning model, students are challenged to apply their STEM knowledge to real-world scenarios, often bridging the gap between theoretical classroom learning and practical application. The school serves as a hub for students who demonstrate an interest in technical fields, aiming to build a strong foundation for advanced secondary education and future careers in the rapidly evolving STEM workforce.

344

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	68
Black	181
Asian	57
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
181 (52.8 %)
Hispanic
68 (19.8 %)
Asian
57 (16.6 %)
Two or More
19 (5.5 %)
White
16 (4.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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)695-3500
Website:	http://anniefisherstem.hartfordschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 40