SAND School

sand.hartfordschools.org/o/sand

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

SAND School, located on Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut, is a PK–8 institution that functions as a core part of the Hartford Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By serving students from preschool through eighth grade, the school aims to provide a consistent educational foundation that prepares young learners for the transition into high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, often leveraging its location to engage students in local activities and partnerships. Its curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the district while fostering creativity and critical thinking. With a mission rooted in equity and student success, SAND School strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens, providing them with the necessary resources and instruction to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

266

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAND School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	181
Black	72
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
181 (68.0%)
Black
72 (27.1%)
Two or More
6 (2.3%)
White
4 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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)695-5040
Website:	http://sand.hartfordschools.org/o/sand
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 17

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAND School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAND School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	48.1%
Male	138	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)