School Overview
Hartford Upper Elementary School, located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, serves as a bridge between the primary elementary years and the middle school experience, typically catering to students in grades 4 and 5. As part of the Mount Laurel Township School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and structured environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social-emotional skills. The curriculum is designed to challenge students as they transition into more independent learning, with a strong focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by various enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Hartford Upper Elementary places a significant emphasis on building a positive school culture and community engagement. The school encourages parental involvement and prides itself on a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and families work together to support student success. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, character-building programs, and a commitment to inclusive education, Hartford aims to prepare its students not only for the academic demands of middle school but also to become responsible and thoughtful members of the local community.
911
Total Students
87.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hartford Upper Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White440
Hispanic96
Black149
Asian146
Two or More75
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    440 (48.3 %)
  • Black
    149 (16.4 %)
  • Asian
    146 (16.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    96 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    75 (8.2 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mount Laurel Township School District
Phone: (856)231-5899
Website: http://mtlaurelschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 911
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 87.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18
Grades Taught
Grade 5 439
Grade 6 451
Ungraded 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hartford Upper Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5439
Grade 6451
Ungraded21
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hartford Upper Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43347.5%
Male47852.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)