West School

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

West School, located at 769 Ponus Ridge in New Canaan, Connecticut, is one of three public elementary schools serving the New Canaan Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K-4, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and character development. Situated in a picturesque, suburban setting, West School fosters a community-oriented environment that emphasizes personalized learning, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, consistently ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the New Canaan community, benefiting from high levels of parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators and families. Its curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet supportive, focusing on a balanced approach to literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enriching arts and physical education programs. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, West School provides a foundational environment intended to prepare students for successful transitions into the district's upper-level schools.

481

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	19
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	2

White
399 (83.0%)
Two or More
32 (6.7%)
Hispanic
25 (5.2%)
Asian
19 (4.0%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	New Canaan School District
Phone:	(203)594-4410
Website:	http://www.ncps-k12.org/Domain/12
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 54

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 90