- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Hartford, CT
Aiken School
Federal NCES profile for Aiken School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090492000004
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aiken School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aiken School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken School ranks #2 of 6 schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Aiken School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090492000004 · West Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 13.2:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Aiken School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Aiken School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conard High Sc
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- Sedgwick Middl
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- King Philip Mi
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- This school 408
Aiken School
408 students
What this shows Aiken School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aiken School compares
Aiken School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 12.1%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Aiken School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aiken School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aiken School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in West Hartford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Charter Oak International Academy
Standard public school
486 students 11:1 students per teacher
University of Hartford Magnet School
Standard public school
477 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Whiting Lane School
Standard public school
379 students 10:1 students per teacher
Smith School
Standard public school
342 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Webster Hill School
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aiken School
How many students attend Aiken School?
Aiken School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiken School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiken School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aiken School?
11.1% of students at Aiken School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aiken School?
The largest demographic group at Aiken School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aiken School?
Aiken School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aiken School rank among schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken School ranks #2 of 6 schools in West Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides Aiken School, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.