Enrollment
357
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Unionville, CT
West District School
Federal NCES profile for West District School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090156000277
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West District School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 357
- students enrolled
West District School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090156000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West District School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at West District School
West District School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Unionville, Connecticut, enrolling 357 students.
At 11.5:1, 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, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Connecticut average.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Unionville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Union School (305 students): West District School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 12.2:1).
Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (1,261 students) and West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students) alongside West District 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 West District School compares
West District 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 68% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$22,328
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 57.4%
Asian 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, West District School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington School District, which includes West District School.
$22,328
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.5%
State 16.0%
Federal 4.5%
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 West District School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Woods Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving a. Robbins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Farms School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noah Wallace School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West District School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Unionville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West District School
How many students attend West District School?
West District School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Unionville, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West District School?
The student-teacher ratio at West District School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 West District School?
11.5% of students at West District School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West District School?
The largest demographic group at West District School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Unionville, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West District School?
West District School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
Is West District School a good school?
West District School earns 50/100 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 Farmington School District?
Besides West District School, Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (1,261 students), West Woods Upper Elementary School (676 students), and Irving a. Robbins Middle School (670 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.
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