Enrollment
176
Elementary
DISTRICT 307 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STAFFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090429000848
West Stafford School
153 West Stafford Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076 · (860) 684-3181 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL176 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
70 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 44%
Community
0
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 | 91 | 52% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 48% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · 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 Stafford School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Stafford School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stafford School this school | 176 | 39.8% | N/A |
| Fields Memorial School Bozrah | 180 | 35.0% | N/A |
| Voluntown Elementary School Voluntown | 216 | 36.6% | N/A |
| Deep River Elementary School Deep River | 189 | 32.3% | N/A |
| Chaplin Elementary School Chaplin | 150 | 34.7% | N/A |
| Center School West Willington | 205 | 33.2% | 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 West Stafford School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Capitol Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 176 | #579 of 613 | #161 of 163 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.8% | #321 of 594 | #87 of 163 |
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
176
+56 (+47%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 373
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 10.0:1
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 | 176 | 14.2 | 12.4:1 | 40% (70) |
| 2023-24 | 176 | 13.2 | 13.3:1 | 40% (70) |
| 2022-23 | 183 | 15.2 | 12.0:1 | 36% (66) |
| 2020-21 | 120 | 12 | 10.0:1 | 35% (42) |
| 2017-18 | 141 | 11.6 | 12.2:1 | 41% (58) |
| 2015-16 | 161 | 12 | 13.4:1 | 42% (67) |
| 2010-11 | 188 | 13 | 14.5:1 | 37% (70) |
| 2000-01 | 280 | 19 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 373 | 23 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Stafford School.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (141 to 176); teachers up 22% (11.6 to 14.2).
About West Stafford School
West Stafford School is an elementary school located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, in Capitol Planning Region. It enrolled 176 students in pre-K through kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year. Statewide, elementary schools in Connecticut average about 378 students each.
West Stafford School falls under Stafford School District, which has 4 schools enrolling 1,256 students.
The large majority of students at West Stafford School, 86%, are White. The remaining shares are 10% Hispanic and 2% Black. Capitol Planning Region as a whole is about 64% White, so the school's share is higher. The chance that two students picked at random at West Stafford School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 24%.
The school has about 12.4 students per teacher and 14.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Connecticut, the average ratio is about 12.6:1. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 40%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Capitol Planning Region show that median household income is about $93,394, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 286 public schools in Capitol Planning Region, with a combined enrollment of about 137,047.
Stafford High School is located about 2.0 miles from West Stafford School. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
NCES assigns West Stafford School the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
Federal counts for West Stafford School: 120 students in 2020-21, 176 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 10.0:1 to 12.4:1.
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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 Stafford School District
- Stafford Elementary SchoolElementary · 438 students
- Stafford High SchoolHigh · 357 students
- Stafford Middle SchoolMiddle · 285 students
Other schools in Stafford Springs
- Stafford Elementary SchoolElementary · 438 students
- Stafford High SchoolHigh · 357 students
- Stafford Middle SchoolMiddle · 285 students
Nearby schools
- Stafford High School2.0 mi · 357
- Stafford Middle School2.1 mi · 285
- Stafford Elementary School2.3 mi · 438
- Crystal Lake School3.2 mi · 308
- Somers High School5.8 mi · 359
- Mabelle B. Avery Middle School5.9 mi · 335
Frequently asked questions
About West Stafford SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Stafford School?
West Stafford School enrolls approximately 176 students in grades PK-KG.
Is West Stafford School an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Stafford School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does West Stafford School have?
West Stafford School employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.
What is the student diversity at West Stafford School?
Student demographics at West Stafford School are roughly 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is West Stafford School in?
West Stafford School is part of Stafford School District.
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