Smith School

64 St. James St.
West Hartford, CT 06119

smith.whps.org

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smith School, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the West Hartford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare children to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their community.

As part of a highly-regarded school district, Smith School benefits from strong parent-teacher partnerships and a focus on personalized instruction. The school environment typically emphasizes collaboration, diversity, and the integration of technology into daily lessons to meet the needs of a modern learner. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or school-wide policies, the official website at [http://smith.whps.org](http://smith.whps.org) serves as the primary resource for news, staff directories, and district-wide information.

344

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	128
Black	40
Asian	48
Two or More	24

Hispanic
128 (37.3 %)
White
103 (30.0 %)
Asian
48 (14.0 %)
Black
40 (11.7 %)
Two or More
24 (7.0 %)

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)236-3317
Website:	http://smith.whps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 15

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 56