Burns Latino Studies Academy

www.hartfordschools.org/o/burnslatinostudy

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burns Latino Studies Academy, located on Putnam Street in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized elementary school within the Hartford Public Schools district. The academy is uniquely distinguished by its focus on integrating Latino history, culture, and language into the core academic curriculum. By prioritizing a culturally responsive educational environment, the school aims to empower its students—many of whom come from diverse Hispanic backgrounds—by fostering a strong sense of identity, pride, and community connection alongside their standard academic development.

The school is committed to providing a rigorous learning experience that meets the needs of its urban student population. Beyond academics, Burns Latino Studies Academy emphasizes social-emotional learning and community engagement, often serving as a hub for local families. Through its targeted programming, the academy seeks to bridge the achievement gap by ensuring that the curriculum is both relatable and challenging, preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond while celebrating the rich heritage of the Latino community.

251

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burns Latino Studies Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	195
Black	35
Asian	3
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
195 (77.7%)
Black
35 (13.9%)
White
15 (6.0%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)695-2980
Website:	http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/burnslatinostudy
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 25

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burns Latino Studies Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burns Latino Studies Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	55.8%
Male	111	44.2%

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