Aiken School

212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117

aiken.whps.org

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Aiken Elementary School, located at 212 King Philip Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the West Hartford Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a highly-regarded district, Aiken provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs, technology, and a focus on community building.

The school is deeply integrated into the local West Hartford community, often acting as a hub for student engagement through various extracurricular activities and an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Aiken prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff, who prioritize differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through a commitment to the district’s core values of equity and innovation, Aiken Elementary strives to prepare its students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

415

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aiken School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	52
Black	30
Asian	52
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
244 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
52 (12.5 %)
Asian
52 (12.5 %)
Two or More
36 (8.7 %)
Black
30 (7.2 %)
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:	West Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)233-6994
Website:	http://aiken.whps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 33

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 62