Enrollment
317
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Woods School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Woods School
West Woods School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hamden, Connecticut, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 31% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hamden's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bear Path School (385 students): West Woods School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students) and Hamden Middle School (845 students) alongside West Woods 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 Woods School compares
West Woods 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,766
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamden School District, which includes West Woods School.
$26,766
Per student
+12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~317 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Woods School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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