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.
291
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wish Museum School
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic164
Black104
Asian3
Two or More11
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    164 (56.4 %)
  • Black
    104 (35.7 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.8 %)
  • White
    7 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • 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)695-5600
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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wish Museum School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten26
Kindergarten31
Grade 148
Grade 229
Grade 353
Grade 456
Grade 548
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wish Museum School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13245.4%
Male15954.6%
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