West Hartford School District

District Overview
Located at 50 South Main Street in West Hartford, Connecticut, the West Hartford School District serves as an active, traditional public school system embedded within a vibrant small-city setting. Operating 16 individual schools across the greater Hartford metropolitan area, the district provides a comprehensive educational journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 9,128 students, the system is structured to foster academic growth, community connection, and inclusive learning opportunities across all primary and secondary levels.

To deliver high-quality instruction and holistic support across its campuses, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling nearly 3,590 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 1,500 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 386 instructional aides, and over 1,700 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from strong classroom guidance and essential wraparound services. For families seeking a dynamic educational environment and researchers evaluating modern public school infrastructure, the West Hartford School District stands out as a thriving, well-resourced district committed to student achievement and community wellbeing.
16
Total Schools
9,128
Total Students
1,499.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hartford School District
Demographic Student Count
White4,887
Hispanic1,968
Black727
Asian939
Two or More560
American Indian18
Pacific Islander18
  • White
    4,887 (53.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1,968 (21.6%)
  • Asian
    939 (10.3%)
  • Black
    727 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    560 (6.1%)
  • American Indian
    18 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    18 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Hartford School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle3
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:16
Students:9,128*
Teachers (FTE):1,499.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in West Hartford School District
Found 16 Schools