Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hart School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hart School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hart School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hart School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hart School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
58%
31%
Black
11%
12%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hart School's ranking?
Hart School is ranked #488 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hart School often compared to?
Hart Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hart School?
598 students attend Hart School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hart School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hart School?
Hart School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hart School offer ?
Hart School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hart School part of?
Hart School is part of Stamford School District.
In what neighborhood is Hart School located?
Hart School is located in the Ridgeway Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Ridgeway Bulls Head.
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