Enrollment
624
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stamford, CT
Westover School
Federal NCES profile for Westover School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090432000872
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westover School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westover School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westover School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westover School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westover School
Westover School is a mid-sized elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, enrolling 624 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (19%) (diversity index 69/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Stamford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students): Westover School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students) and Stamford High School (2,102 students) alongside Westover 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 Westover School compares
Westover 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$24,510
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 18.6%
African American 17.5%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Westover School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stamford School District, which includes Westover School.
$24,510
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 22.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 Westover School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westover School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Stamford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
Standard public school
799 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Rogers International School
Standard public school
780 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Davenport Ridge School
Standard public school
673 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Stillmeadow School
Standard public school
587 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Newfield School
Standard public school
575 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hart School
Standard public school
566 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~624 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westover School
How many students attend Westover School?
Westover School has 624 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stamford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westover School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westover School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Westover School?
49.6% of students at Westover School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westover School?
The largest demographic group at Westover School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westover School?
Westover School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Westover School rank among elementary schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Westover School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Stamford, 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 Stamford on the city page.
Is Westover School a good school?
Westover School earns 52/100 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 Stamford School District?
Besides Westover School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.
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