Burr Middle School

400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114

www.burrhps.org/o/burr

259 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alfred E. Burr School, located at 400 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a neighborhood elementary school within the Hartford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the school aims to provide its young learners with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success, while also encouraging a culture of curiosity and engagement.

As a member of the Hartford school system, Burr School reflects the district's mission to offer diverse educational opportunities that support both high-quality instruction and community connection. The school leverages its urban location to engage students through various programs and initiatives designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By working closely with families and stakeholders, Alfred E. Burr School strives to prepare its students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners in an ever-changing world.

259

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burr Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	207
Black	33
Asian	9
Two or More	4

Hispanic
207 (79.9%)
Black
33 (12.7%)
Asian
9 (3.5%)
White
6 (2.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)695-3080
Website:	http://www.burrhps.org/o/burr
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 99