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Norfeldt School

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Norfeldt School ranks 133 rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

133^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Norfeldt School is a K–5 elementary school in West Hartford, CT, serving 362 students as part of the West Hartford School District. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks 133rd out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools — solidly above the state median (73rd percentile), though it trails several same-district neighbors, including Bugbee School (14th), Morley School (54th), Braeburn School (70th), Whiting Lane School (78th), and Aiken School (99th).

Norfeldt's clearest strength is attendance: just 3.1% of students are chronically absent, far below the district rate of 10.0% and the statewide rate of 16.4%, and the best among West Hartford's elementary schools. This contrasts sharply with nearby Hartford magnets like Museum Academy and STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School, where chronic absenteeism exceeds 14%. Science achievement is another standout — 81.5% of 5th graders scored proficient in 2025-2026, the highest among district peers and nearly 30 points above the state average. Upper-grade reading results are also strong, with 4th-grade ELA at 82.0% and 5th-grade ELA at 81.5%. Norfeldt also invests heavily in its students, spending about $19,802 per pupil, more than most neighboring West Hartford elementary schools.

The main areas to watch are Norfeldt's 2025-2026 3rd-grade results — 56.9% proficient in ELA and 53.8% in math, the lowest among West Hartford elementary schools, though still near or above state averages. The school's overall state rank has also slipped from a peak of 33rd in 2018-2019. And there is a notable gender gap in outcomes: female students rank in the 98th percentile statewide, while male students sit near the 59th percentile. In context, Norfeldt is a good school in an exceptionally strong district — its peers are simply outstanding. With excellent attendance, a strong science program, and a clear area for improvement in early elementary grades, Norfeldt remains a solid choice for families.

362

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,690

Per pupil spending ?

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117

(860) 233-4421

District: West Hartford School District

Students who attend Norfeldt School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

Asian:

11.0%

Hispanic:

10.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (71% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Above the Connecticut median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg68%

Connecticut avg51%

133^rd of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th 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	77.2	133 of 492	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.7	118 of 493	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	83 of 497	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	77 of 491	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	84.5	76 of 490	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	88.5	62 of 538	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	90.2	33 of 522	93.7%	★★★★★
2018	87.2	65 of 532	87.8%	★★★★☆
2017	75.6	146 of 519	71.9%	★★★★☆
2016	80.7	112 of 518	78.4%	★★★★☆
2015	84.9	88 of 551	84.0%	★★★★☆
2013	81.1	74 of 557	86.7%	★★★★☆
2012	80.9	62 of 564	89.0%	★★★★☆
2011	82.4	41 of 565	92.7%	★★★★★
2010	82.0	55 of 579	90.5%	★★★★★
2009	83.4	20 of 566	96.5%	★★★★★
2008	76.7	137 of 565	75.8%	★★★★☆
2007	80.2	85 of 568	85.0%	★★★★☆
2006	83.0	55 of 570	90.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	90.8	5 of 237	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	83.8	34 of 230	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	79 of 234	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.5	80 of 455	82.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	96 of 234	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.5	114 of 239	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.1	86 of 233	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.7	101 of 231	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.5	68 of 232	70.7%	★★★★☆
2021	89.7	41 of 445	90.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	53.7	138 of 246	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	61.0	105 of 248	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.3	66 of 250	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.2	36 of 262	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	75 of 252	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	86.8	24 of 327	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	88.8	11 of 295	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	70.8	85 of 296	71.3%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2024)98th percentile+15 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile-14 vs school

White (2026)44th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Science82%+29 vs state

English Language Arts73%+22 vs state

Mathematics64%+14 vs state

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

my daughter loves this school her teacher is great i love this 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	NGSS Science 8th 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 English Language Arts 8th 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
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 492 public elementary schools	73.0%		78.7	118^th of 493 public elementary schools	76.1%	15	81.5		56.9	82.0	81.5				53.8	75.4	2570.0				$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 492 public elementary schools	79.9%		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
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 492 public elementary schools	97.2%		91.8	18^th of 493 public elementary schools	96.3%	4	533.0		81.4	85.7	92.7				81.4	85.7	2618.0				$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	71^st of 492 public elementary schools	85.6%		83.6	81^st of 493 public elementary schools	83.6%	10	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 492 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
Museum Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	11 Turkey Hill Road	Bloomfield	06002	Capitol Planning Region	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 231-7800	511	36	14.1	65.0%	49 (9.6%)	248 (48.5%)	169 (33.1%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.6%)	11.5	423^rd of 492 public elementary schools	14.0%		21.5	364^th of 493 public elementary schools	26.2%	59	26.9		22.7	22.8	2456.0				2370.0	29.8	15.4				$25,167
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%)	25.5	352^nd of 492 public elementary schools	28.5%		22.5	357^th of 493 public elementary schools	27.6%	5	50.0		38.2	29.7	46.9				32.4	28.1	29.7				$25,999
STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School	Public, Magnet	K-8	280 Plainfield Street	Hartford	06112	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-3500	348	23	14.9	63.2%	8 (2.3%)	176 (50.6%)	73 (21.0%)	67 (19.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	48.4	260^th of 492 public elementary schools	47.2%		38.7	287^th of 493 public elementary schools	41.8%	27	55.3	799.0	41.0	42.1	47.4	2528.0	48.7	2579.0	35.9	57.9	60.5	60.0	43.6	40.0	$19,510
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	280 Plainfield Street	Hartford	06112	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-3560	353	14	25.2	63.7%	53 (15.0%)	184 (52.1%)	73 (20.7%)	29 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.7%)	19.2	375^th of 492 public elementary schools	23.8%		22.5	358^th of 493 public elementary schools	27.4%	17	31.0	800.0	2346.0	2446.0	44.8	2529.0	2513.0	2534.0	2347.0	29.2	20.7	2500.0	30.8	2543.0	$18,355
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 492 public elementary schools	84.1%		79.1	116^th of 493 public elementary schools	76.5%	38	72.3		79.5	2534.0	76.6				84.6	71.2	63.8				$31,905

Frequently Asked Questions about Norfeldt School

How many students attend Norfeldt School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 362 students attended Norfeldt School.

What schools do graduates of Norfeldt School attend?

Students who attend Norfeldt School usually go on to attend:

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

Is Norfeldt School a good school?

Norfeldt School ranks 133^rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Norfeldt School in?

West Hartford School District

What is the racial makeup of Norfeldt School?

Students at Norfeldt School are 64% White, 11% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

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