- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
King's Highway Elementary School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090504001055 · Westport, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 11.9:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples High School (1,629 students)
King's Highway Elementary School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
King's Highway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staples High S
Staples High School
1,629 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
710 students
- Long Lots Scho 571
Long Lots School
571 students
- Coleytown Midd 484
Coleytown Middle School
484 students
- Coleytown Elem 461
Coleytown Elementary School
461 students
- This school 451
King's Highway Elementary School
451 students
What this shows King's Highway Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How King's Highway Elementary School compares
King's Highway Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$28,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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
District finance for Westport School District reports $28,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.