Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School

www.hartfordschools.org/o/elams

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School (ELAMS), located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a public school that operates on the pedagogical model of EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning). This approach prioritizes "learning expeditions"—interdisciplinary, project-based units of study that encourage students to engage deeply with real-world issues. By emphasizing high-quality work, critical thinking, and character development, the school fosters an environment where students move beyond simple memorization to become active investigators of their own education.

Central to the school’s mission is the belief that student engagement is driven by adventure, craftsmanship, and community contribution. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering habits of responsibility and collaboration. By connecting classroom learning to the local Hartford community and beyond, ELAMS aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become ethical, effective, and engaged citizens in an increasingly complex world.

342

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	271
Black	39
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
271 (79.2%)
Black
39 (11.4%)
White
15 (4.4%)
American Indian
6 (1.8%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

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)695-4500
Website:	http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/elams
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 20

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	46.5%
Male	183	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)