Alfred W. Hanmer School

50 Francis St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in CT
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Alfred W. Hanmer School's student population of 324 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred W. Hanmer School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#215 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alfred W. Hanmer School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alfred W. Hanmer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alfred W. Hanmer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alfred W. Hanmer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
30%
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Black
5%
12%
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White
71%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Alfred W. Hanmer School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alfred W. Hanmer School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alfred W. Hanmer School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #215 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Alfred W. Hanmer School often compared to?
Alfred W. Hanmer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Wright School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Alfred W. Hanmer School?
324 students attend Alfred W. Hanmer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Alfred W. Hanmer School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 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 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alfred W. Hanmer School offer ?
Alfred W. Hanmer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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