Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy

www.hartfordschools.org/o/renzulli

128 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

The Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized magnet school designed to serve high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional academic and creative potential. Named after Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli, a pioneer in gifted education, the school utilizes the "Schoolwide Enrichment Model." This research-based approach emphasizes talent development, hands-on learning, and project-based instruction, moving beyond a traditional curriculum to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and intellectual curiosity in students.

The academy provides a challenging environment where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests and strengths through rigorous academic coursework. By focusing on differentiated instruction, the school aims to meet the unique needs of gifted learners, ensuring they remain engaged and intellectually stimulated. As a key part of the Hartford Public Schools system, Renzulli serves as a center for innovation, striving to cultivate the next generation of scholars, creators, and leaders through an enriched, student-centered educational experience.

128

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	34
Black	43
Asian	10
Two or More	7

Black
43 (33.9%)
Hispanic
34 (26.8%)
White
33 (26.0%)
Asian
10 (7.9%)
Two or More
7 (5.5%)

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)695-2140
Website:	http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/renzulli
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 4 21

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 20