KING'S HIGHWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

King's Highway Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Westport School District school district, located in Westport, CT with about 463 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 41 teachers, King's Highway Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

King’s Highway Elementary School, located in the heart of Westport, Connecticut, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Westport Public Schools district, it is widely recognized for maintaining rigorous academic standards and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with a strong focus on social-emotional learning, character development, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, King’s Highway is known for its active and engaged school community. The school benefits from strong partnerships between dedicated faculty and a highly involved parent-teacher association, which helps fund enrichment programs, cultural arts, and various extracurricular activities. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for future success by providing them with the tools and curiosity necessary to thrive in an evolving world.

For more information, contact King's Highway Elementary School at (203) 341-1802 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

125 Post Rd. West
Westport, CT 06880-4602
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KING'S HIGHWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Westport, CT with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
463
Teachers:
41.74
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
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 463 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KING'S HIGHWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.2%
Asian
8.4%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.1%
Black or African American
3.7%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.