West Stafford School

153 West Stafford Rd.
Stafford Springs, CT 06076

www.stafford.k12.ct.us

183 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

West Stafford School is a public elementary school located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, serving students within the Stafford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging active participation, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success within the district’s educational framework.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a well-rounded school culture. Through its website, the district provides resources and updates to ensure families are informed and involved in their children's educational journey. As part of the Stafford public school system, West Stafford School adheres to the district’s mission of cultivating lifelong learners in a safe and inclusive setting.

183

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Stafford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
165 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.9 %)
Two or More
4 (2.2 %)
Black
3 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stafford School District
Phone:	(860)684-3181
Website:	http://www.stafford.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 90

Kindergarten 93