Sand School

1750 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sand School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sand School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Sand School's student population of 291 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Sand School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand School is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#893 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
39%
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6-9%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
70%
29%
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Black
28%
13%
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White
n/a
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sand School's ranking?
Sand School is ranked #893 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Sand School?
291 students attend Sand School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sand School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand School?
Sand School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sand School offer ?
Sand School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand School part of?
Sand School is part of Hartford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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