- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamden, CT
West Woods School
Federal NCES profile for West Woods 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 090186000349
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Woods School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Woods School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Woods School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
West Woods School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 090186000349 · Hamden, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 15.8:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
West Woods School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Woods School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamden High Sc
Hamden High School
1,609 students
- Hamden Middle
Hamden Middle School
845 students
- Bear Path Scho 385
Bear Path School
385 students
- Spring Glen Sc 347
Spring Glen School
347 students
- Church Street 334
Church Street School
334 students
- This school 317
West Woods School
317 students
What this shows West Woods School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Woods School compares
West Woods 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,446
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
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.3%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, West Woods School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamden School District reports $26,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Woods School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Woods School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamden
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Woods School
How many students attend West Woods School?
West Woods School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Woods School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Woods School is 15.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Woods School?
20.1% of students at West Woods School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Woods School?
The largest demographic group at West Woods School is White at 30.3% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Woods School?
West Woods School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Woods School rank among elementary schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, West Woods School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hamden, 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 Hamden on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamden School District?
Besides West Woods School, Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students), Hamden Middle School (845 students), and Bear Path School (385 students). See the Hamden School District district page for the complete list.