HARTFORD PREKINDERGARTEN MAGNET SCHOOL
Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 156 students. With about 9 teachers, Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School, located on Cornwall Street in Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a specialized early childhood education center dedicated to preparing young learners for academic success. As a magnet school, it operates with a focus on providing high-quality, research-based instruction that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school is designed to create an inclusive and stimulating environment where children from diverse backgrounds can engage in hands-on learning, creative play, and collaborative exploration, laying the groundwork for their transition into elementary education.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on family engagement and community involvement, viewing parents as essential partners in the educational process. By utilizing modern facilities and a dedicated staff trained in early childhood pedagogy, the institution aims to narrow the achievement gap before it begins. Through a balance of structured classroom activities and exploratory learning, the Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School strives to foster a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in every student it serves.
For more information, contact Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School at (860) 695-5820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-5820
HARTFORD PREKINDERGARTEN MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Hartford, CT with about 156 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Hartford School District
- Total Students:
- 156
- Teachers:
- 9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 156 students
- Asian
- 42.3%
- Black or African American
- 27.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.9%
- White
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Female
- 42.9%
- Male
- 57.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.