- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
West Woods Upper Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090156001368 · Farmington, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 11.7:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,261 students)
West Woods Upper Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Woods Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,261 students
- This school
West Woods Upper Elementary School
676 students
- Irving a. Robb
Irving a. Robbins Middle School
670 students
- East Farms Sch 457
East Farms School
457 students
- West District 357
West District School
357 students
- Noah Wallace S 342
Noah Wallace School
342 students
What this shows West Woods Upper Elementary School reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Woods Upper Elementary School compares
West Woods Upper Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Farmington School District reports $23,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~676 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.