Enrollment
451
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westport, CT
King's Highway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for King's Highway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090504001055
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King's Highway Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
King's Highway Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King's Highway Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Westport, CT.
School address
District: Westport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090504001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King's Highway Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at King's Highway Elementary School
King's Highway Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Westport, Connecticut, enrolling 451 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.9% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Connecticut average.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Westport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Long Lots School (571 students): King's Highway Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.9:1 vs 10.4:1).
Westport School District also operates Staples High School (1,629 students) and Bedford Middle School (710 students) alongside King's Highway Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How King's Highway Elementary School compares
King's Highway Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 92% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,159
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 6.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, King's Highway Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westport School District, which includes King's Highway Elementary School.
$28,159
Per student
+18%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.4%
State 15.4%
Federal 2.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How King's Highway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Lots School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King's Highway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Westport
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Long Lots School
Standard public school
571 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Coleytown Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11:1 students per teacher
Green's Farms School
Standard public school
460 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Saugatuck Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about King's Highway Elementary School
How many students attend King's Highway Elementary School?
King's Highway Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westport, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King's Highway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King's Highway Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King's Highway Elementary School?
2.9% of students at King's Highway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King's Highway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at King's Highway Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Westport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King's Highway Elementary School?
King's Highway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King's Highway Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, King's Highway Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Westport, 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 Westport on the city page.
Is King's Highway Elementary School a good school?
King's Highway Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westport School District?
Besides King's Highway Elementary School, Westport School District also operates Staples High School (1,629 students), Bedford Middle School (710 students), and Long Lots School (571 students). See the Westport School District district page for the complete list.
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