West Stafford School serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- 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 183 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Stafford School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
90%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Stafford School?
183 students attend West Stafford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Stafford School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Stafford School?
West Stafford School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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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