Alfred W. Hanmer School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Alfred W. Hanmer School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alfred W. Hanmer School's student population of 303 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Alfred W. Hanmer School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alfred W. Hanmer School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%

Hispanic
13%
28%

Black
7%
13%

White
70%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred W. Hanmer School's ranking?
Alfred W. Hanmer School is ranked #329 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Alfred W. Hanmer School?
303 students attend Alfred W. Hanmer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Alfred W. Hanmer School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred W. Hanmer School?
Alfred W. Hanmer School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alfred W. Hanmer School offer ?
Alfred W. Hanmer School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred W. Hanmer School part of?
Alfred W. Hanmer School is part of Wethersfield School District.
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