- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Westover School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090432000872 · Stamford, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 10.9:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Westover School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Westover School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- This school 624
Westover School
624 students
What this shows Westover School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westover School compares
Westover 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,199
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
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.
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
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,102
- 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
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 (~624 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.