School Overview
The Wish Museum School, located at 350 Barbour Street in Hartford, Connecticut, is a unique educational institution that integrates traditional academics with a museum-based learning approach. As part of the Hartford Public Schools district, the school utilizes the "museum model," which emphasizes hands-on inquiry, experiential learning, and the use of artifacts and primary sources to engage students in critical thinking. By partnering with local cultural institutions and incorporating exhibit-based projects into the curriculum, the school aims to make abstract concepts tangible and foster a deeper connection to the community and the broader world.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Wish Museum School is committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive environment that nurtures student curiosity and creativity. The school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and character development, encouraging students to become active, self-directed learners. By leveraging its resources to turn the classroom into an interactive laboratory, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a lifelong passion for discovery and cultural literacy.
297
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wish Museum School
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic183
Black94
Asian3
Two or More11
  • Hispanic
    183 (61.6%)
  • Black
    94 (31.6%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.7%)
  • White
    6 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
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)695-5600
Website: http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/wishmuseumschool
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 259
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wish Museum School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten27
Grade 156
Grade 244
Grade 356
Grade 436
Grade 559
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wish Museum School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14448.5%
Male15351.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)