- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hartford, CT
Bugbee School
Federal NCES profile for Bugbee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090492001011
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bugbee School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bugbee School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bugbee School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bugbee School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090492001011 · West Hartford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 12.3:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Bugbee School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bugbee 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 343
Bugbee School
343 students
What this shows Bugbee School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bugbee School compares
Bugbee 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 85% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Bugbee School is less 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 Bugbee 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bugbee 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 elementary schools in West Hartford
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Duffy School
Standard public school
489 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Norfeldt School
Standard public school
362 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Wolcott School
Standard public school
354 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Braeburn School
Standard public school
347 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Morley School
Standard public school
301 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bugbee School
How many students attend Bugbee School?
Bugbee School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bugbee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bugbee School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bugbee School?
5.4% of students at Bugbee School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bugbee School?
The largest demographic group at Bugbee School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bugbee School?
Bugbee School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bugbee School rank among elementary schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bugbee School ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in West Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides Bugbee 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.