West District School

114 West District Road
Unionville, CT 06085

357 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

West District School, located at 114 West District Road in Unionville, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Farmington Public Schools district, the institution is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing academic environment. The school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous core curriculum standards in literacy and mathematics with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and high levels of parent involvement. Its facilities and programming are designed to encourage student curiosity and active participation, often utilizing small-group instruction and collaborative projects to meet diverse learning needs. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic excellence, West District School aims to provide a strong foundational education that prepares its students for success as they transition to the intermediate levels of the Farmington school system.

357

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West District School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	35
Black	15
Asian	77
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
205 (57.4%)
Asian
77 (21.6%)
Hispanic
35 (9.8%)
Two or More
24 (6.7%)
Black
15 (4.2%)
American Indian
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:	Farmington School District
Phone:	(860)673-2579
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 71