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Hartford School District

Connecticut · Public School District
39
Schools
15,697
Students
$33,005
Per-Pupil Spend
+130% nat'l
78.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hartford School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 15,697 students across 39 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $33,005 is above average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (39)
Elementary Schools22 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Betances Learning Lab Magnet SchoolPK–04394
Breakthrough Magnet School NorthPK–05327
Breakthrough Magnet School SouthPK–08343
Burns Latino Studies AcademyKG–05224
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language AcademyPK–08626
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker SchoolPK–08556
Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan SchoolPK–05360
Global Communications AcademyKG–08444
Kennelly SchoolPK–08598
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 CampusPK–08465
M. D. Fox SchoolPK–05493
Montessori Magnet at Batchelder SchoolPK–06363
Montessori Magnet at Fisher SchoolPK–08343
Naylor/CCSU Leadership AcademyPK–05357
Parkville Community SchoolPK–05396
Rawson SchoolPK–05231
Sanchez SchoolPK–05322
SAND SchoolPK–05286
STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher SchoolKG–08344
Webster Micro Society Magnet SchoolPK–08615
West Middle SchoolPK–05293
Wish Museum SchoolPK–05291
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Betances STEM Magnet School05–08210
Burr Middle School06–08277
M. L. King Jr. Middle School06–08203
McDonough Middle School06–08317
Milner Middle School06–08284
Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy04–08119
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Capital Preparatory Magnet SchoolPK–12584
Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: North CampusPK–PK80
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,005+130% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
20%
State
67.4%
Local (property tax)
20.1%
Federal
12.5%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
39
Schools
15,697
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$33K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $33,005 per pupil — 130% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 39 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hartford School District?
Hartford School District has 39 public schools, serving a total of 15,697 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hartford School District?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hartford School District spend per student?
Hartford School District spends $33,005 per pupil — 130% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hartford School District?
78% of students in Hartford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hartford School District?
No, Hartford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hartford School District serve?
Hartford School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hartford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hartford School District is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.