NORFELDT SCHOOL
Norfeldt School is a public elementary school that is part of the West Hartford School District school district, located in West Hartford, CT with about 317 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Norfeldt School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Norfeldt Elementary School, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, serves students in kindergarten through grade five. As part of the West Hartford Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing core academic instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.
The school is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in the enrichment programs offered to students. Beyond the classroom, Norfeldt provides various extracurricular opportunities and maintains a focus on equity and excellence, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Its educational philosophy encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit, making it a cornerstone of the local West Hartford neighborhood.
For more information, contact Norfeldt School at (860) 233-4421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Hartford, CT 06117-1605
(860) 233-4421
http://norfeldt.whps.org
NORFELDT SCHOOL is a public school in West Hartford, CT with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Hartford School District
- Total Students:
- 317
- Teachers:
- 30.2
- 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 317 students
- White
- 59.9%
- Asian
- 14.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.