Enrollment
481
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Canaan, CT
West School
Federal NCES profile for West School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090270000534
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in New Canaan · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 481
- students enrolled
West School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Canaan, CT.
School address
District: New Canaan School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090270000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at West School
West School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Canaan, Connecticut, enrolling 481 students.
At 11.7:1, 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.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Canaan School District also operates Saxe Middle School (1,271 students) and New Canaan High School (1,257 students) alongside West 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 School compares
West 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,634
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 83.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 4.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, West School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Canaan School District, which includes West School.
$26,634
Per student
+12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.9%
State 14.7%
Federal 1.3%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Canaan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other 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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West School
How many students attend West School?
West School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Canaan, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West School?
The student-teacher ratio at West School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West School?
The largest demographic group at West School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in New Canaan, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West School?
West School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 West School rank among public schools in New Canaan?
By Resource Investment Index, West School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Canaan, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Canaan on the city page.
Is West School a good school?
West School earns 70/100 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 New Canaan School District?
Besides West School, New Canaan School District also operates Saxe Middle School (1,271 students), New Canaan High School (1,257 students), and East School (554 students). See the New Canaan School District district page for the complete list.
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