AIKEN SCHOOL

Aiken School is a public elementary school that is part of the West Hartford School District school district, located in West Hartford, CT with about 421 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Aiken School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Aiken Elementary School, located at 212 King Philip Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the West Hartford Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a highly-regarded district, Aiken provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs, technology, and a focus on community building.

The school is deeply integrated into the local West Hartford community, often acting as a hub for student engagement through various extracurricular activities and an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Aiken prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff, who prioritize differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through a commitment to the district’s core values of equity and innovation, Aiken Elementary strives to prepare its students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

For more information, contact Aiken School at (860) 233-6994 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117-1408
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AIKEN SCHOOL is a public school in West Hartford, CT with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
421
Teachers:
29.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 421 students

White
57.7%
Asian
15.9%
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
Black or African American
6.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.