Norfeldt School

35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117

norfeldt.whps.org

362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Norfeldt Elementary School, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, serves students in kindergarten through grade five. As part of the West Hartford Public Schools district, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing core academic instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.

The school is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in the enrichment programs offered to students. Beyond the classroom, Norfeldt provides various extracurricular opportunities and maintains a focus on equity and excellence, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Its educational philosophy encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit, making it a cornerstone of the local West Hartford neighborhood.

362

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norfeldt School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	37
Black	25
Asian	40
Two or More	29

White
231 (63.8%)
Asian
40 (11.0%)
Hispanic
37 (10.2%)
Two or More
29 (8.0%)
Black
25 (6.9%)

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)233-4421
Website:	http://norfeldt.whps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
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 53

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 62