Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School

oconnell.easthartford.org/

519 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School, located at 301 May Road in East Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a foundational elementary school within the East Hartford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, the O'Connell School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school works closely with families and the broader East Hartford community to provide a well-rounded educational experience that values diversity and mutual respect. With a focus on modern teaching practices and student engagement, the faculty aims to create an environment where every child feels encouraged to achieve their personal best, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality education to all students in the community.

519

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	244
Black	141
Asian	11
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Hispanic
244 (47.0%)
Black
141 (27.2%)
White
102 (19.7%)
Two or More
19 (3.7%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)622-5400
Website:	http://oconnell.easthartford.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 87