- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hartford, CT
Duffy School
Federal NCES profile for Duffy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090492001014
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duffy School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Duffy School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duffy School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Duffy School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 090492001014 · West Hartford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 12.2:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Duffy School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Duffy 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
- This school 489
Duffy School
489 students
- Charter Oak In 486
Charter Oak International Academy
486 students
What this shows Duffy School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duffy School compares
Duffy School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Duffy 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 Duffy 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 |
| Charter Oak International Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duffy 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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in West Hartford
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Bugbee School
Standard public school
343 students 12.3:1 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duffy School
How many students attend Duffy School?
Duffy School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duffy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duffy School is 12.2:1, which is 1% 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 Duffy School?
10.9% of students at Duffy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duffy School?
The largest demographic group at Duffy School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duffy School?
Duffy School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Duffy School rank among elementary schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Duffy School ranks #6 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 Duffy 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.