Montessori Magnet at Fisher School

280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112

hartfordschools.org/anniefishermontessori

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Montessori Magnet at Fisher School, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a public magnet school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach where classrooms are designed as "prepared environments." These settings encourage independence, hands-on learning, and self-directed exploration, allowing students to progress at their own pace while developing critical thinking skills and a sense of personal responsibility within a diverse, multi-age community.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing an enriched educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By utilizing specialized Montessori materials and fostering collaborative relationships between teachers and students, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning. As part of the Hartford Public Schools magnet system, the Fisher School attracts families looking for an alternative pedagogical approach that prioritizes individual growth and community engagement in a supportive, structured environment.

343

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	68
Black	181
Asian	25
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
181 (52.8 %)
Hispanic
68 (19.8 %)
White
53 (15.5 %)
Asian
25 (7.3 %)
Two or More
14 (4.1 %)
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)695-3560
Website:	http://hartfordschools.org/anniefishermontessori
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 92

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 25