Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kennelly School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Kennelly School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Kennelly School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Kennelly School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennelly School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
76%
31%
Black
13%
12%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Kennelly School is ranked #873 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Kennelly School?
650 students attend Kennelly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kennelly School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennelly School?
Kennelly School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennelly School offer ?
Kennelly School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennelly School part of?
Kennelly School is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Kennelly School located?
Kennelly School is located in the South West neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in South West.
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i think that the 6th 7th and 8th grade should have more time at there locker because if they forget something it is unlikely that they let us out. Yes you are going to say that, that is our responsibility but it is also the teachers responsibility to help us remember what we need to have so i believe that we should have more time at our lockers!
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