West Woods School

(203)407-2050

www.hamden.k12.ct.us/

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Woods School, located at 350 West Todd Street in Hamden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hamden Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, West Woods aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

As part of the broader Hamden school system, West Woods benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to support high-quality instruction. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance student engagement and achievement. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and administrative policies, the school’s official website at [http://www.hamden.k12.ct.us/](http://www.hamden.k12.ct.us/) serves as the primary hub for updates and resources.

317

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Woods School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	67
Black	81
Asian	41
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
96 (30.3%)
Black
81 (25.6%)
Hispanic
67 (21.1%)
Asian
41 (12.9%)
Two or More
30 (9.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Hamden School District
Phone:	(203)407-2050
Website:	http://www.hamden.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 24

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 40