Enrollment
676
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, CT
West Woods Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Woods Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090156001368
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Woods Upper Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Woods Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Woods Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, CT.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090156001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Woods Upper Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Woods Upper Elementary School
West Woods Upper Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Farmington, Connecticut, enrolling 676 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 676 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Farmington's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Farms School (457 students): West Woods Upper Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 14.7:1).
Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (1,261 students) and Irving a. Robbins Middle School (670 students) alongside West Woods Upper Elementary 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 Upper Elementary School compares
West Woods Upper Elementary 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 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 64% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,328
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 676 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 50.6%
Asian 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, West Woods Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington School District, which includes West Woods Upper Elementary School.
$22,328
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.5%
State 16.0%
Federal 4.5%
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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving a. Robbins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Farms School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West District School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noah Wallace School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Woods Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Farmington
2 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 (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Woods Upper Elementary School
How many students attend West Woods Upper Elementary School?
West Woods Upper Elementary School has 676 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Woods Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Woods Upper Elementary 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 Woods Upper Elementary School?
13.1% of students at West Woods Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Woods Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Woods Upper Elementary School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Farmington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Woods Upper Elementary School?
West Woods Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Woods Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, West Woods Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
Is West Woods Upper Elementary School a good school?
West Woods Upper Elementary School earns 40/100 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 Farmington School District?
Besides West Woods Upper Elementary School, Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (1,261 students), Irving a. Robbins Middle School (670 students), and East Farms School (457 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.
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