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About this school
Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center is
a public school
in East Hartford, Connecticut that is part of East Hartford Public Schools.
It serves 323 students
in grades Pre-K - Pre-K.
Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center Demographics
90%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
73%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center
$4,131
raised using DonorsChoose
6
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
23
donors
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
Hockanum Early Childhood Learning Center has received support from
3 individuals from Connecticut and
20 individuals out-of-state.