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Bugbee School

Public Grades K-5

14^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Bugbee School is a K–5 elementary school in West Hartford, CT, serving 343 students and earning a 5-star rating as the 14th-ranked elementary school in Connecticut out of 491 schools (97th percentile). Part of the West Hartford School District, Bugbee consistently ranks in the top 20 statewide year after year, far outpacing its district peers. Among nearby schools, Morley School ranks 54th, Braeburn School 70th, and Smith School 249th — making Bugbee the only 5-star school in the immediate area.

Academically, Bugbee excels in English Language Arts, with SBAC proficiency rates ranging from 81.4% in 3rd grade to 92.7% in 5th grade, compared to district averages of 62.7–72.3% and state averages of 47.3–53.5%. Math proficiency is also strong, with 81.4% of 3rd graders and 85.7% of 4th graders proficient, and 5th grade science reached 83.9% proficiency versus 66.0% for the district. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 4.1%, compared to 10.0% for the district and 16.4% statewide. Only Norfeldt School (3.1%) and Braeburn (3.8%) have lower rates.

Bugbee's student-teacher ratio of 11.8 and per-student spending of $16,148 are both moderate compared to nearby schools, suggesting efficiency rather than premium resources drive its results. The school has a relatively advantaged student population, with 11.66% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, versus 54.68% at Smith School. Historically, 5th grade math has been a relative soft spot (71–73% proficiency), though recent data is unavailable. Overall, Bugbee delivers exceptional outcomes, particularly in ELA and science, and stands as one of Connecticut's top elementary schools.

343

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,655

Per pupil spending ?

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117

(860) 929-5500

District: West Hartford School District

Students who attend Bugbee School usually attend:

Middle:	Bristow Middle School
	King Philip Middle School
High:	Hall High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.1%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Asian:

7.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (85% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Connecticut elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in West Hartford School District

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg68%

Connecticut avg51%

14^th of 491

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 11Elementary Schools in the West Hartford School District

51^st of 153West Hartford School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	92.9	14 of 491	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	91.8	18 of 493	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	9 of 497	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	12 of 491	97.6%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	12 of 490	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	91.6	36 of 538	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	87.0	61 of 522	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	92.3	15 of 532	97.2%	★★★★★
2017	92.5	12 of 519	97.7%	★★★★★
2016	91.1	18 of 518	96.5%	★★★★★
2015	94.4	3 of 551	99.5%	★★★★★
2013	85.5	9 of 557	98.4%	★★★★★
2012	83.5	21 of 564	96.3%	★★★★★
2011	82.2	43 of 565	92.4%	★★★★★
2010	81.2	68 of 579	88.3%	★★★★☆
2009	77.7	123 of 566	78.3%	★★★★☆
2008	84.9	16 of 565	97.2%	★★★★★
2007	83.7	31 of 568	94.5%	★★★★★
2006	85.3	23 of 570	96.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	83.2	37 of 232	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	88.3	11 of 230	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	89.6	35 of 455	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	11 of 259	95.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	89.8	5 of 239	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.3	6 of 231	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	90.0	38 of 445	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	91.3	4 of 262	98.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	92.2	3 of 246	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	6 of 248	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	5 of 250	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	7 of 252	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	85.4	31 of 327	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	79.4	48 of 295	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	92.4	5 of 296	98.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)99th percentile~ school

Male (2025)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)84th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts86%+36 vs state

Mathematics84%+32 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Wonderful elementary school. My children have been very happy there. Excellent music program, warm, caring, nurturing environment. About as good as it gets in a public elementary school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)					SBAC Mathematics (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Bugbee School	Public	K-5	1943 Asylum Ave.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 929-5500	343	29	11.8	11.7%	254 (74.1%)	14 (4.1%)	30 (8.7%)	24 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	92.9	14^th of 491 public elementary schools	97.1%		91.8	18^th of 493 public elementary schools	96.3%	4		81.4	85.7	92.7			81.4	85.7					$21,655
Braeburn School	Public	K-5	45 Braeburn Rd.	West Hartford	06107	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 561-2200	347	28	12.3	11.5%	260 (74.9%)	15 (4.3%)	32 (9.2%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.9%)	85.2	70^th of 491 public elementary schools	85.7%		83.6	81^st of 493 public elementary schools	83.6%	11	73.0	68.8	75.0	84.1			75.0	76.9	71.4				$21,582
Morley School	Public	K-5	77 Bretton Rd.	West Hartford	06119	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-8535	301	28	10.8	13.3%	212 (70.4%)	12 (4.0%)	44 (14.6%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.6%)	86.6	54^th of 491 public elementary schools	89.0%		76	139^th of 493 public elementary schools	71.8%	85	75.0	75.4	82.2	75.0			71.9	86.7	75.0				$23,664
Norfeldt School	Public	K-5	35 Barksdale Rd.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-4421	362	30	12.1	14.4%	231 (63.8%)	25 (6.9%)	37 (10.2%)	40 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.0%)	77.2	133^rd of 491 public elementary schools	72.9%		78.7	118^th of 493 public elementary schools	76.1%	15	81.5	56.9	82.0	81.5			53.8	75.4					$22,690
Aiken School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 King Philip Dr.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-6994	408	31	13.0	16.7%	228 (55.9%)	35 (8.6%)	62 (15.2%)	49 (12.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (7.1%)	81.3	99^th of 491 public elementary schools	79.8%		85.8	61^st of 493 public elementary schools	87.6%	38	77.1	69.5	65.4	81.4			76.3	65.4	71.4				$20,372
Whiting Lane School	Public	PK, KG-5	47 Whiting Ln.	West Hartford	06119	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 233-8541	379	37	10.3	36.4%	181 (47.8%)	42 (11.1%)	88 (23.2%)	44 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.3%)	83.8	78^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.1%		79.1	116^th of 493 public elementary schools	76.5%	38	72.3	79.5		76.6			84.6	71.2	63.8				$31,905
Duffy School	Public	K-5	95 Westminster St.	West Hartford	06107	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 521-0110	489	37	13.2	11.0%	368 (75.3%)	17 (3.5%)	43 (8.8%)	33 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)	83.4	83^rd of 491 public elementary schools	83.1%		86.6	55^th of 493 public elementary schools	88.8%	28		60.7	80.0	77.5			73.0	81.2	73.2				$20,415
Webster Micro Society Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5 Cone Street	Hartford	06105	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-5380	626	43	14.4	66.3%	91 (14.5%)	266 (42.5%)	194 (31.0%)	30 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	11	426^th of 491 public elementary schools	13.2%		14.8	404^th of 493 public elementary schools	18.1%	22		20.3	18.6	31.5	31.4	28.3	28.8	22.0	14.8	20.0	21.7	19.2	$17,932
Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	64 St. James St.	West Hartford	06119	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 236-3317	342	32	10.5	54.7%	99 (28.9%)	36 (10.5%)	135 (39.5%)	46 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.0%)	52.4	249^th of 491 public elementary schools	49.3%		51.1	249^th of 493 public elementary schools	49.5%		58.1	34.6	50.9	59.0			46.0	65.5	55.7				$23,271
University of Hartford Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	196 Bloomfield Ave.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 236-2899	477	36	13.2	62.3%	51 (10.7%)	246 (51.6%)	133 (27.9%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.0%)	25.3	351^st of 491 public elementary schools	28.5%		22.5	357^th of 493 public elementary schools	27.6%	6	50.0	38.2	29.7	46.9			32.4	28.1	29.7				$25,999

Frequently Asked Questions about Bugbee School

How many students attend Bugbee School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Bugbee School.

What district is Bugbee School in?

West Hartford School District

Is Bugbee School a good school?

Yes! Bugbee School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 491 Connecticut elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bugbee School?

Students at Bugbee School are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Bugbee School attend?

Students who attend Bugbee School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bristow Middle School
Middle : King Philip Middle School
High : Hall High School

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