School Overview
The M.D. Fox School, located on Maple Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hartford Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Michael D. Fox, a historic figure in the Hartford community, and it operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares students for academic and personal success. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive social-emotional climate.

The school’s programming is designed to align with the district’s broader mission of equity and excellence, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded curriculum that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. By leveraging resources from the Hartford Public Schools network, M.D. Fox aims to engage families and the local community to enhance the learning experience. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, working to cultivate a sense of pride and community involvement while focusing on continuous improvement in student performance and classroom engagement.
562
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M. D. Fox School
Demographic Student Count
White26
Hispanic406
Black113
Asian13
Two or More2
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    406 (72.2%)
  • Black
    113 (20.1%)
  • White
    26 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    13 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4%)
  • 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: Hartford School District
Phone: (860)695-7724
Website: http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/mdfox
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 406
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 32
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 92
Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for M. D. Fox School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten32
Kindergarten89
Grade 186
Grade 291
Grade 380
Grade 492
Grade 592
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for M. D. Fox School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24944.3%
Male31355.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)