At a glance
Reported students
317
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327.5
West Woods School: 317 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 312
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about West Woods School
West Woods School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Hamden. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Hamden School District. NCES reports 317 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (30.3%) and Black (25.6%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Woods School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.3%
- Hispanic21.1%
- Black25.6%
- Asian12.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hamden School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ridge Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
321 reported students
Shepherd Glen School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
303 reported students
Church Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
334 reported students
Spring Glen School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
347 reported students
Helen Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
280 reported students
Dunbar Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
271 reported students
Public schools near West Woods School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Path School Elementary · Hamden School District | PK–06 | 385 | 2.9 mi |
| Norton School Elementary · Cheshire School District | KG–06 | 412 | 3.3 mi |
| Shepherd Glen School Elementary · Hamden School District | PK–06 | 303 | 3.6 mi |
| Green Acres Elementary School Elementary · North Haven School District | PK–05 | 404 | 3.7 mi |
| Bethany Community School Elementary · Bethany School District | PK–06 | 430 | 3.9 mi |
| Cook Hill School Elementary · Wallingford School District | PK–02 | 357 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Woods School
What grades does West Woods School serve?
West Woods School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hamden School District.
How many students attend West Woods School?
West Woods School reported 317 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 312 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Woods School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 317 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Woods School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Woods School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hamden School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Woods School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Woods School in?
West Woods School is part of Hamden School District, based in Hamden, CT, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Woods School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bear Path School (2.9 mi), Norton School (3.3 mi), Shepherd Glen School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.