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Enrollment
455
Elementary
DISTRICT 464 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUFFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090447000903
A. Ward Spaulding School
945 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078 · (860) 668-3826 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL455 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
59 students
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 44%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 63 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 133 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 118 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 141 | 31% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Suffield School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like A. Ward Spaulding School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ward Spaulding School this school | 455 | 13.0% | N/A |
| McAlister Intermediate School Suffield | 472 | 12.7% | N/A |
| Cherry Brook Primary School Canton | 426 | 15.7% | N/A |
| Pomperaug Elementary School Southbury | 395 | 10.9% | N/A |
| Tolland Intermediate School Tolland | 483 | 16.4% | N/A |
| Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School Marlborough | 458 | 18.6% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where A. Ward Spaulding School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Capitol Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 455 | #159 of 613 | #47 of 163 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #416 of 558 | #124 of 157 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.4% | #529 of 560 | #151 of 157 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 13.0% | #531 of 594 | #153 of 163 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.6% | #152 of 176 | #48 of 54 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
455
+2 (+0%) vs 2020
-24% since 1990-91, when it was 601
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 455 | 33 | 13.8:1 | 13% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 461 | 35.5 | 13.0:1 | 16% (75) |
| 2022-23 | 480 | 36 | 13.3:1 | 15% (72) |
| 2020-21 | 453 | 35 | 12.9:1 | 15% (70) |
| 2017-18 | 448 | 35 | 12.8:1 | 10% (45) |
| 2015-16 | 498 | 33 | 15.1:1 | 9% (46) |
| 2010-11 | 494 | 34 | 14.5:1 | 7% (37) |
| 2000-01 | 682 | 42 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 601 | 33 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for A. Ward Spaulding School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (448 to 455); teachers down 6% (35 to 33).
About A. Ward Spaulding School
A medium-sized elementary school in Suffield, Connecticut, A. Ward Spaulding School is part of Suffield School District. The school's enrollment of 455 students covers pre-K through 2. Statewide, elementary schools in Connecticut average about 378 students each.
Suffield School District counts 2,011 students in its 4 schools, and A. Ward Spaulding School is one of them.
White students make up 85% of enrollment at A. Ward Spaulding School. Next come 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 2% Black. That compares with about 64% White among all Capitol Planning Region residents. The school's diversity index is 26%, meaning two students picked at random have a 26% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
A. Ward Spaulding School's 33 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 13.8:1. On average, elementary schools in Connecticut have 12.6:1, compared with 13.8:1 here. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 13%. That is lower than the 43% average for public schools in Capitol Planning Region.
Census estimates describe Capitol Planning Region this way: the median household income is $93,394, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. In all, Capitol Planning Region has 286 public schools and roughly 137,047 students.
Suffield High School is the closest public school, about 0.4 miles away in a straight line. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
NCES assigns A. Ward Spaulding School the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (453) to 2024-25 (455).
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Capitol Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
977,290
Census ACS
Median income
$93,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
137,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Suffield School District
- Suffield High SchoolHigh · 641 students
- McAlister Intermediate SchoolElementary · 472 students
- Suffield Middle SchoolMiddle · 443 students
Other schools in Suffield
- McAlister Intermediate SchoolElementary · 472 students
- Suffield Middle SchoolMiddle · 443 students
Nearby schools
- Suffield High School0.4 mi · 641
- Suffield Middle School1.2 mi · 443
- McAlister Intermediate School1.4 mi · 472
- Allgrove School3.7 mi · 215
- North Street School3.8 mi · 396
- East Granby High School4.2 mi · 249
Frequently asked questions
About A. Ward Spaulding SchoolHow large is A. Ward Spaulding School?
A. Ward Spaulding School enrolls approximately 455 students in grades PK-02.
Is A. Ward Spaulding School an elementary, middle, or high school?
A. Ward Spaulding School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does A. Ward Spaulding School have?
A. Ward Spaulding School employs 33 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the student diversity at A. Ward Spaulding School?
Student demographics at A. Ward Spaulding School are roughly 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian.
What district is A. Ward Spaulding School in?
A. Ward Spaulding School is part of Suffield School District.
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