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West School

📍 New Canaan, Connecticut Public

481

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

11.6:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–4

🎓 Grade Levels

6 active grades

41.3

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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West School, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–4 in New Canaan, Connecticut, with 481 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, West School is a regular public school serving students from grades Pre-K–4. The school operates within the New Canaan School District in Western Connecticut Planning Region. With a current reported enrollment of 481 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, West School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 41.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of New Canaan, the student body at West School represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include White (83%), Two or more races (6.7%), Hispanic (5.2%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

481 Students reported

White 83%

399 enrolled students

Two or more races 6.7%

32 enrolled students

Hispanic 5.2%

25 enrolled students

Asian 4%

19 enrolled students

Black / African American 0.8%

4 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

2 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 481

👦 Male 52.4% (252) 👧 Female 47.6% (229)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

6 Grade Levels

Pre-K

4 ★ top

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School facts

Address 769 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

Phone (203) 594-4410

School district New Canaan School District

County Western Connecticut Planning Region

Grades Pre-K–4

Students 481 students

Student–teacher ratio 11.6:1

Full-time teachers 41.3

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 41.13930, -73.52610

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NCES school ID 090270000534

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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769 Ponus Ridge

New Canaan, CT 06840 Western Connecticut Planning Region

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at West School? +

West School serves students in grades Pre-K–4. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Connecticut state educational standards.

How many students attend West School? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, West School has a total reported enrollment of 481 students.