- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Hartford, CT
Whiting Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Whiting Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090492001025
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiting Lane School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiting Lane School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiting Lane School ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Whiting Lane School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090492001025 · West Hartford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 10:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Whiting Lane School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Whiting Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conard High Sc
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- Sedgwick Middl
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- King Philip Mi
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- This school 379
Whiting Lane School
379 students
What this shows Whiting Lane School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiting Lane School compares
Whiting Lane 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$24,041
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Asian 11.6%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Whiting Lane School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiting Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiting Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in West Hartford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Charter Oak International Academy
Standard public school
486 students 11:1 students per teacher
University of Hartford Magnet School
Standard public school
477 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Aiken School
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Smith School
Standard public school
342 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Webster Hill School
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiting Lane School
How many students attend Whiting Lane School?
Whiting Lane School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiting Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiting Lane School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Whiting Lane School?
29.2% of students at Whiting Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiting Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Whiting Lane School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiting Lane School?
Whiting Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Whiting Lane School rank among schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiting Lane School ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides Whiting Lane School, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.