Westover School

www.westovermagnet.org/

532 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westover Magnet Elementary School, located in Stamford, Connecticut, serves a diverse student population with a commitment to academic excellence through a specialized thematic approach. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by integrating a focused curriculum designed to engage students through hands-on learning and inquiry-based instruction. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in an increasingly complex world.

Beyond its academic rigor, Westover is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. By drawing students from various backgrounds across the district, the school creates a vibrant setting that celebrates cultural diversity and encourages strong parent-teacher partnerships. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, enrichment programs, and a commitment to individual student growth, Westover Magnet strives to create an inspiring educational foundation that helps every child reach their full potential.

532

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westover School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	233
Black	124
Asian	58
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
233 (43.8 %)
Black
124 (23.3 %)
White
95 (17.9 %)
Asian
58 (10.9 %)
Two or More
21 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-4572
Website:	http://www.westovermagnet.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 94