- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
West School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 090270000534 · New Canaan, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Saxe Middle School (1,271 students)
West School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saxe Middle Sc
Saxe Middle School
1,271 students
- New Canaan Hig
New Canaan High School
1,257 students
- East School
East School
554 students
- This school 481
West School
481 students
- South School 477
South School
477 students
What this shows West School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How West School compares
West 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$27,979
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
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.
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
District finance for New Canaan School District reports $27,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,257
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.