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Community First School

Independent school · Grades K–4

Hartford, CT

50 Love Ln, Hartford, CT 06112

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of 2 independent schools in Hartford

Community First School is an independent private school in Hartford, Connecticut, for students from kindergarten through 4th grade. It has about 34 students and around 13 students per teacher. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 151 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–4
Students
34
Teachers
2.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 8.5 hours
School year
151 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent elementary schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 12 independent elementary schools in Connecticut.

    Students by grade

    K6
    110
    27
    37
    44

    Student body

    Black85%
    Hispanic or Latino15%

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Community First School

    What grades does Community First School serve?

    Community First School serves grades K–4.

    How many students attend Community First School?

    About 34 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Community First School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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