Wish Museum School
291 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
The Wish Museum School, located at 350 Barbour Street in Hartford, Connecticut, is a unique educational institution that integrates traditional academics with a museum-based learning approach. As part of the Hartford Public Schools district, the school utilizes the "museum model," which emphasizes hands-on inquiry, experiential learning, and the use of artifacts and primary sources to engage students in critical thinking. By partnering with local cultural institutions and incorporating exhibit-based projects into the curriculum, the school aims to make abstract concepts tangible and foster a deeper connection to the community and the broader world.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the Wish Museum School is committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive environment that nurtures student curiosity and creativity. The school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and character development, encouraging students to become active, self-directed learners. By leveraging its resources to turn the classroom into an interactive laboratory, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a lifelong passion for discovery and cultural literacy.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the Wish Museum School is committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive environment that nurtures student curiosity and creativity. The school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and character development, encouraging students to become active, self-directed learners. By leveraging its resources to turn the classroom into an interactive laboratory, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a lifelong passion for discovery and cultural literacy.
291
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 164 |
| Black | 104 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic164 (56.4 %)
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Black104 (35.7 %)
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Two or More11 (3.8 %)
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White7 (2.4 %)
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Asian3 (1.0 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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)695-5600 |
| Website: | http://www.hartfordschools.org/enroll/school-directory-2/museum-academy-at-wish |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 291 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 259 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
26
Kindergarten
31
Grade 1
48
Grade 2
29
Grade 3
53
Grade 4
56
Grade 5
48
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 26 |
| Kindergarten | 31 |
| Grade 1 | 48 |
| Grade 2 | 29 |
| Grade 3 | 53 |
| Grade 4 | 56 |
| Grade 5 | 48 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 132 | 45.4% |
| Male | 159 | 54.6% |
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