Bugbee School

1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117

bugbee.whps.org

371 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elizabeth Ann Bugbee Elementary School, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a well-regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five. As part of the West Hartford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere, where educators, families, and staff collaborate closely to create a foundation for lifelong learning.

Academically, Bugbee Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting individual needs through differentiated instruction. The school places a high value on developing critical thinking, creativity, and character, often integrating arts and extracurricular programs into the student experience. With its focus on high standards and a "whole child" approach, Bugbee remains a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, preparing its students for success as they transition to the middle school level.

371

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bugbee School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	26
Black	16
Asian	27
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
267 (72.0 %)
Two or More
34 (9.2 %)
Asian
27 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
26 (7.0 %)
Black
16 (4.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)929-5500
Website:	http://bugbee.whps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 54

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 62