West School

Public PK, KG-4

 769 Ponus Ridge
       New Canaan, CT  06840-3413


(203) 594-4410

District: New Canaan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,434 Help


Students who attend West School usually attend:

Middle:    Saxe Middle School
High:    New Canaan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Asian:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.6% Help


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Compare Details West School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the New Canaan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the New Canaan School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), two or more races (7.7%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West School is 11.5. 1 elementary schools in the New Canaan School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West School is $23,434, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the New Canaan School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West School:

SchoolDigger ranks West School 4th of 492 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See West School in the ranking list.)

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New Canaan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Canaan School District 2nd of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West School

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Rank History for all students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.48 11th 570 98.1%
2007 82.96 39th 568 93.1%
2008 87.42 1st 565 99.8%
2009 87.35 1st 566 99.8%
2010 89.40 1st 579 99.8%
2011 87.82 2nd 565 99.6%
2012 86.69 1st 564 99.8%
2013 87.66 2nd 557 99.6%
2015 94.31 4th 551 99.3%
2016 94.65 3rd 518 99.4%
2017 95.35 1st 519 99.8%
2018 95.90 1st 532 99.8%
2019 92.66 15th 522 97.1%
2021 97.35 1st 538 99.8%
2022 96.41 1st 490 99.8%
2023 94.65 4th 491 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.72 1st 455 99.8%
2023 90.39 5th 230 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.96 2nd 247 99.2%
2021 96.66 3rd 445 99.3%
2023 93.68 3rd 231 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at West School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.73 1st 296 99.7%
2019 87.88 16th 295 94.6%
2021 94.69 3rd 327 99.1%
2022 95.03 1st 252 99.6%
2023 91.01 6th 262 97.7%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1989 352 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1990 357 n/a 3 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 362
1991 374 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1992 376 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 426 3 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 436 4 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 468 1 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 468 1 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 494 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1998 532 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 590 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2000 616 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 534 0 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 519 0 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 519 0 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 498 0 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 520 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2006 607 0 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2007 518 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 506 3 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2009 498 1 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 469 1 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2011 454 1 18 14 0 0 6 0 493
2012 470 1 16 17 1 1 5 0 511
2013 489 2 21 12 1 1 5 0 531
2014 488 2 21 18 1 1 6 0 537
2015 494 2 25 18 1 0 7 0 547
2016 496 2 27 15 1 1 5 0 547
2017 466 2 33 14 0 0 9 0 524
2018 438 2 28 15 0 0 8 0 491
2019 432 4 24 14 0 0 10 0 484
2020 398 4 30 11 0 0 18 0 461
2021 389 3 30 20 0 0 21 0 463
2022 370 3 28 26 1 0 29 0 457
2023 388 5 26 25 1 1 37 0 483

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 26.0 13.9 n/a
1989 357 26.6 13.4 n/a
1990 362 26.6 13.6 n/a
1991 381 27.0 14.1 n/a
1992 386 29.9 12.9 n/a
1993 441 30.7 14.4 0
1994 457 31.5 14.5 0.4
1995 486 36.1 13.5 0.4
1996 486 36.1 13.5 0.4
1997 508 34.4 14.8 0.2
1998 543 34.5 15.7 0.2
1999 596 35.5 16.8 0.5
2000 617 44.4 13.9 0
2001 555 40.8 13.6 n/a
2002 532 40.7 13.1 0
2003 532 40.7 13.1 0
2004 510 39.9 12.8 0
2005 530 34.6 15.3 n/a
2006 617 35.9 17.2 0
2007 527 39.9 13.2 0
2008 526 39.6 13.3 n/a
2009 519 48.0 12.5 n/a
2010 492 41.6 11.8 n/a
2011 493 42.4 11.6 n/a
2012 511 44.9 11.3 n/a
2013 531 47.0 11.2 0
2014 537 46.9 11.4 0
2015 547 43.0 12.7 0
2016 547 44.0 12.4 0
2017 524 43.7 11.9 0.6
2018 491 39.8 12.3 0.6
2019 484 35.9 13.4 0.6
2020 461 36.5 12.6 0.7
2021 463 36.1 12.8 0.6
2022 457 37.2 12.2 0.7
2023 483 41.9 11.5 0.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 26.0 13.9 n/a
1989 357 26.6 13.4 n/a
1990 362 26.6 13.6 n/a
1991 381 27.0 14.1 n/a
1992 386 29.9 12.9 n/a
1993 441 30.7 14.4 0
1994 457 31.5 14.5 0.4
1995 486 36.1 13.5 0.4
1996 486 36.1 13.5 0.4
1997 508 34.4 14.8 0.2
1998 543 34.5 15.7 0.2
1999 596 35.5 16.8 0.5
2000 617 44.4 13.9 0
2001 555 40.8 13.6 n/a
2002 532 40.7 13.1 0
2003 532 40.7 13.1 0
2004 510 39.9 12.8 0
2005 530 34.6 15.3 n/a
2006 617 35.9 17.2 0
2007 527 39.9 13.2 0
2008 526 39.6 13.3 n/a
2009 519 48.0 12.5 n/a
2010 492 41.6 11.8 n/a
2011 493 42.4 11.6 n/a
2012 511 44.9 11.3 n/a
2013 531 47.0 11.2 0
2014 537 46.9 11.4 0
2015 547 43.0 12.7 0
2016 547 44.0 12.4 0
2017 524 43.7 11.9 0.6
2018 491 39.8 12.3 0.6
2019 484 35.9 13.4 0.6
2020 461 36.5 12.6 0.7
2021 463 36.1 12.8 0.6
2022 457 37.2 12.2 0.7
2023 483 41.9 11.5 0.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,718
2019 $23,074
2020 $23,046
2021 $23,434

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 491 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West School)82.181.6
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Canaan School District)88.478.8
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West School)84.289.7
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Canaan School District)9086.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West School)89.785.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Canaan School District)8888.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (West School)95.389
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Canaan School District)91.991
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students484483
 0.2%
African American45
 25%
American Indian01
Asian2426
 8.3%
Hispanic1425
 78.6%
Pacific Islander01
White432388
 10.2%
Two or More Races1037
 270%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.6%0.6%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West School

Students who attend West School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saxe Middle School
High : New Canaan High School

Students at West School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Yes! West School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended West School.


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