Below Average
#789 of 990 schools in CT
Sanchez School
Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
176 Babcock Street, Hartford, CT 06106
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sanchez School score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sanchez School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,542
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
24.4%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Latino Studies AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.2 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Montessori Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Betances Learning Lab Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 411 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #17 of 39
- District spending per student
- $27,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanchez School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanchez School
Sanchez School is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanchez School
What grades does Sanchez School serve?
Sanchez School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sanchez School?
Sanchez School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanchez School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanchez School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanchez School rank in CT?
Sanchez School ranks #789 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sanchez School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanchez School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sanchez School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanchez School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sanchez School a charter school?
No, Sanchez School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanchez School a Title I school?
No, Sanchez School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanchez School?
86.1% of students at Sanchez School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (860) 695-4940
- Area population (ZIP 06106)
- 37,809
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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