Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 Campus

School Overview
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized public magnet school that integrates rigorous academic instruction with an intensive focus on the arts. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school is designed for children who demonstrate a passion for creative expression. Its curriculum is built upon the belief that the arts are a vital component of a well-rounded education, allowing students to explore disciplines such as dance, drama, music, and visual arts alongside their core academic subjects.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering both artistic excellence and academic achievement in a supportive, performance-based environment. By providing students with regular opportunities to showcase their talents in school productions and community events, Kinsella emphasizes the development of confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking. As part of the Hartford Public Schools magnet system, the school draws a diverse student body and maintains a focus on providing high-quality, specialized programming that prepares students for success in future performing arts high schools and beyond.
465
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 Campus
Demographic Student Count
White53
Hispanic253
Black110
Asian22
Two or More22
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    253 (54.6 %)
  • Black
    110 (23.8 %)
  • White
    53 (11.4 %)
  • Asian
    22 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
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)695-4140
Website: http://www.kinsellamagnet.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 323
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 57
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 Campus
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten57
Kindergarten41
Grade 151
Grade 253
Grade 354
Grade 454
Grade 546
Grade 636
Grade 735
Grade 838
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28661.5%
Male17738.1%
Not Specified20.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)