Alfred W. Hanmer School

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280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Alfred W. Hanmer School is a public elementary school located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, serving students in grades 3 through 6. The school is part of the Wethersfield Public Schools district and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. Its curriculum is designed to build foundational skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school, balancing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented approach, often encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive educational experience. By focusing on a well-rounded education, Hanmer School strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of responsibility in its student body. The facility on Francis Street serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide high-quality public education within a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere.

280

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred W. Hanmer School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	35
Black	14
Asian	13
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (72.5%)
Hispanic
35 (12.5%)
Black
14 (5.0%)
Two or More
14 (5.0%)
Asian
13 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Wethersfield School District
Phone:	(860)571-8370
Website:	http://wps.wethersfield.me/schools/alfred-w-hanmer-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 1

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 40