West Hartford School District

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.

West Hartford, Connecticut - 16 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks West Hartford School District #93 of 174 districts in Connecticut (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,764 per pupil, West Hartford School District ranks #92 of 191 Connecticut districts by per-pupil spending (Connecticut districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

9,231
Total Enrollment
16
Schools
$23,764
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Hartford School District operates 16 public schools serving 9,231 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 5 combined, 3 middle, 2 high schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Capitol Planning Region.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,764 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 191 Connecticut districts by per-pupil spending. See how Connecticut compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 69.3% local, 25.4% state, and 5.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 47/100, ranked #93 of 174 in Connecticut against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 16 schools offering Advanced Placement (28 AP courses district-wide), a 260.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.7% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Charter Oak International Academy, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.

Its largest campus is Conard High School, enrolling 1,380 students (16% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Morley School, at 301 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

West Hartford School District school enrollment varies 4.6× across entities

West Hartford School District school enrollment ranges from 301 students (lowest) to 1,380 students (highest), a spread of 1,079 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

West Hartford School District student-counselor ratio is 261:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within West Hartford School District is typically wider than the West Hartford School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

West Hartford School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within West Hartford School District is typically wider than the West Hartford School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.4%
Federal
25.4%
State
69.3%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
93 / 174
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 16 schools in West Hartford School District.

White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 7.7%
Asian 9.9%
Multiracial 6.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 60.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across West Hartford School District's schools, above the Connecticut average of 50.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Charter Oak International Academy 73.1
  2. 2 Smith School 72.5
  3. 3 Wolcott School 69.3
  4. 4 Whiting Lane School 68.9
  5. 5 King Philip Middle School 67.3

Programs & Resources

2 / 16
Schools with AP
28 AP courses total
260.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in West Hartford School District

School Enrollment
Conard High School
1,380
Hall High School
1,332
Sedgwick Middle School
874
King Philip Middle School
820
Duffy School
489
Charter Oak International Academy
486
Aiken School
408
Whiting Lane School
379
Norfeldt School
362
Wolcott School
354
Braeburn School
347
Bugbee School
343
Smith School
342
Webster Hill School
332
Bristow Middle School
326
Morley School
301

How West Hartford School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Connecticut districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Fairfield School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Capitol Region Education Council Similar size No spending data Less locally funded
New Britain School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Meriden School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Greenwich School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to West Hartford School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Connecticut

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Bridgeport School District
19,337 students · 36 schools · $20,908/pupil
Compare vs West Hartford School District →
New Haven School District
19,150 students · 37 schools · $21,911/pupil
Compare vs West Hartford School District →
Waterbury School District
18,701 students · 29 schools · $18,981/pupil
Compare vs West Hartford School District →
Hartford School District
16,774 students · 41 schools · $25,530/pupil
Compare vs West Hartford School District →
Stamford School District
16,158 students · 21 schools · $24,510/pupil
Compare vs West Hartford School District →

Compare West Hartford School District

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Bridgeport School District →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Hartford School District?

West Hartford School District has 16 schools, including 2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary, 5 combined. Total enrollment is 9,231 students.

How much does West Hartford School District spend per student?

West Hartford School District spends $23,764 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #93 in Connecticut.

What is the demographic composition of West Hartford School District?

West Hartford School District students are 54.7% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 7.7% African American, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Hartford School District?

West Hartford School District has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #93 out of 174 districts in Connecticut.