School Overview
The M.D. Fox School, located on Maple Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hartford Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Michael D. Fox, a historic figure in the Hartford community, and it operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares students for academic and personal success. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive social-emotional climate.

The school’s programming is designed to align with the district’s broader mission of equity and excellence, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded curriculum that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. By leveraging resources from the Hartford Public Schools network, M.D. Fox aims to engage families and the local community to enhance the learning experience. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, working to cultivate a sense of pride and community involvement while focusing on continuous improvement in student performance and classroom engagement.
493
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M. D. Fox School
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic373
Black85
Asian15
Two or More4
  • Hispanic
    373 (75.7 %)
  • Black
    85 (17.2 %)
  • White
    16 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    15 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8 %)
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)695-7790
Website: http://www.hartfordschools.org/enroll/school-directory-2/dr-michael-d-fox-schoo
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 406
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 83
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 83
Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for M. D. Fox School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten83
Grade 174
Grade 272
Grade 380
Grade 483
Grade 570
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for M. D. Fox School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25351.3%
Male24048.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)