Whiting Lane School

whitinglane.whps.org

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whiting Lane School, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the West Hartford Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while placing a strong focus on social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Whiting Lane is characterized by a strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between families, teachers, and staff, Whiting Lane strives to cultivate an engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

366

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiting Lane School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	75
Black	33
Asian	40
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
191 (52.2 %)
Hispanic
75 (20.5 %)
Asian
40 (10.9 %)
Black
33 (9.0 %)
Two or More
22 (6.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	West Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)233-8541
Website:	http://whitinglane.whps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
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 98

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 55