West Stafford School serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Stafford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Stafford School's student population of 176 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Stafford School is 0.25, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Stafford School?
176 students attend West Stafford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Stafford School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Stafford School?
West Stafford School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Stafford School offer ?
West Stafford School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Stafford School part of?
West Stafford School is part of Stafford School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Tentative Last Day of School, Early Dismissal
June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)
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