BUGBEE SCHOOL
Bugbee School is a public elementary school that is part of the West Hartford School District school district, located in West Hartford, CT with about 394 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Bugbee School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Elizabeth Ann Bugbee Elementary School, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a well-regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five. As part of the West Hartford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere, where educators, families, and staff collaborate closely to create a foundation for lifelong learning.
Academically, Bugbee Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting individual needs through differentiated instruction. The school places a high value on developing critical thinking, creativity, and character, often integrating arts and extracurricular programs into the student experience. With its focus on high standards and a "whole child" approach, Bugbee remains a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, preparing its students for success as they transition to the middle school level.
For more information, contact Bugbee School at (860) 929-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Hartford, CT 06117-3058
(860) 929-5500
http://bugbee.whps.org
BUGBEE SCHOOL is a public school in West Hartford, CT with about 394 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Hartford School District
- Total Students:
- 394
- Teachers:
- 30.3
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 394 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUGBEE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.4%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.