Below Average
#864 of 990 schools in CT
Sand School
Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1750 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sand School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sand 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$33,521
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
35.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Preparatory Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Global Communications AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK | 0.4 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Wish Museum SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 299 | 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
- #23 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
Sand School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sand School
Sand School is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sand School
What grades does Sand School serve?
Sand School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sand School?
Sand School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sand School rank in CT?
Sand School ranks #864 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sand School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sand School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Sand School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sand School a charter school?
No, Sand School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sand School a Title I school?
No, Sand School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sand School?
91.2% of students at Sand 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
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.9%
- Phone
- (860) 695-5040
- Area population (ZIP 06120)
- 13,832
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 06120; 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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