Below Average
#864 of 990 schools in CT
Sand School
Elementary School · Hartford School District
1750 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Connecticut schools
#864 of 990
In Hartford
#24 of 42
public schools
In district
#23 of 39
Hartford School District
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Sand School
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About Sand School
Sand School is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District. Sand School serves approximately 273 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sand School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 990 schools in CT.
Structured state assessment records for Sand School show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- CT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
55% of students at Sand School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sand School — Students at Sand School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.
How Sand School Compares
See how Sand School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1750 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sand School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Betances Learning Lab Magnet School (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Breakthrough Magnet School North (rated 7.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HARTFORD ADVENTIST ACADEMY (rated 5.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hartford, see our Hartford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$33,521
Median Home Value
$183,000
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
Population
13,832
College Educated
8.8%
Homeownership
14.7%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
35.2%
Median Age
30.7
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.9%
- Phone
- (860) 695-5040
Resources & Links
District
Hartford School District- District Enrollment
- 16,839
- Schools in District
- 41
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,687
- District Rank
- #23 of 39
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