- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stafford Springs, CT
West Stafford School
Federal NCES profile for West Stafford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090429000848
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Stafford School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Stafford Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Stafford School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Stafford School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stafford Springs, CT.
School address
District: Stafford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090429000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Stafford School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090429000848 · Stafford Springs, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 11.7:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford Elementary School (438 students)
West Stafford School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Stafford School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stafford Eleme
Stafford Elementary School
438 students
- Stafford High
Stafford High School
357 students
- Stafford Middl
Stafford Middle School
285 students
- This school
West Stafford School
176 students
What this shows West Stafford School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Stafford School compares
West Stafford 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 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 95% | - | - |
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.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
14.8%
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
$25,747
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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, West Stafford School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stafford School District reports $25,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Stafford School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Stafford School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Stafford School
How many students attend West Stafford School?
West Stafford School has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stafford Springs, CT. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Stafford School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Stafford 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at West Stafford School?
30.1% of students at West Stafford School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Stafford School?
The largest demographic group at West Stafford School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Stafford Springs, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Stafford School?
West Stafford School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Stafford School rank among public schools in Stafford Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, West Stafford School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stafford Springs, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stafford School District?
Besides West Stafford School, Stafford School District also operates Stafford Elementary School (438 students), Stafford High School (357 students), and Stafford Middle School (285 students). See the Stafford School District district page for the complete list.