Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 Campus
435 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized public magnet school that integrates rigorous academic instruction with an intensive focus on the arts. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school is designed for children who demonstrate a passion for creative expression. Its curriculum is built upon the belief that the arts are a vital component of a well-rounded education, allowing students to explore disciplines such as dance, drama, music, and visual arts alongside their core academic subjects.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering both artistic excellence and academic achievement in a supportive, performance-based environment. By providing students with regular opportunities to showcase their talents in school productions and community events, Kinsella emphasizes the development of confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking. As part of the Hartford Public Schools magnet system, the school draws a diverse student body and maintains a focus on providing high-quality, specialized programming that prepares students for success in future performing arts high schools and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering both artistic excellence and academic achievement in a supportive, performance-based environment. By providing students with regular opportunities to showcase their talents in school productions and community events, Kinsella emphasizes the development of confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking. As part of the Hartford Public Schools magnet system, the school draws a diverse student body and maintains a focus on providing high-quality, specialized programming that prepares students for success in future performing arts high schools and beyond.
435
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic | 254 |
| Black | 107 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic254 (58.4%)
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Black107 (24.6%)
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White40 (9.2%)
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Two or More20 (4.6%)
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Asian13 (3.0%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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)695-4140 |
| Website: | http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/kinsellaprek8 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 435 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 323 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
44
Kindergarten
35
Grade 1
46
Grade 2
41
Grade 3
53
Grade 4
61
Grade 5
47
Grade 6
38
Grade 7
36
Grade 8
34
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 44 |
| Kindergarten | 35 |
| Grade 1 | 46 |
| Grade 2 | 41 |
| Grade 3 | 53 |
| Grade 4 | 61 |
| Grade 5 | 47 |
| Grade 6 | 38 |
| Grade 7 | 36 |
| Grade 8 | 34 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 257 | 59.1% |
| Male | 178 | 40.9% |
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