Hart School

www.hartschool.org/

566 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hart Magnet Elementary School, located in Stamford, Connecticut, is a public school that serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a magnet school, Hart is known for its focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment while emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills. The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community where students from various backgrounds can collaborate, learn, and grow together, often utilizing specialized curriculum frameworks to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.

Beyond its core academics, Hart Magnet Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school culture and emphasis on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school often leverages its magnet status to offer unique programming or enrichment opportunities designed to engage students’ interests and promote a love for lifelong learning. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Hart aims to prepare its students for success in their future schooling and as responsible, active members of their community.

566

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hart School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	342
Black	69
Asian	56
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
342 (60.4%)
White
75 (13.3%)
Black
69 (12.2%)
Asian
56 (9.9%)
Two or More
23 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-5082
Website:	http://www.hartschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 106