Montessori Magnet School

mms.crecschools.org/

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Montessori Magnet School, located at 1460 Broad St. in Hartford, Connecticut, is part of the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) network. It serves as a specialized public magnet school that implements the Montessori method, a child-centered educational approach that emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. By focusing on the "whole child," the school encourages students to develop at their own pace within carefully prepared environments, fostering a love for learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

As a magnet school, the institution draws a diverse student body from across the region, aiming to provide equitable access to high-quality education. The curriculum is designed to integrate traditional academic subjects with practical life skills and sensory-based materials, helping students build a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a supportive classroom community, the Montessori Magnet School seeks to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become active, self-motivated, and engaged citizens.

358

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montessori Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	235
Black	33
Asian	9
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
235 (65.8%)
White
57 (16.0%)
Black
33 (9.2%)
Two or More
22 (6.2%)
Asian
9 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Capitol Region Education Council
Phone:	(860)757-6100
Website:	http://mms.crecschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 89

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Montessori Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	89
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Montessori Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	46.1%
Male	192	53.6%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)