West Woods Upper Elementary School

676 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

West Woods Upper Elementary School, located on Judson Lane in Farmington, Connecticut, serves as a specialized transitional school for students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Farmington Public Schools district, the institution is designed to bridge the gap between primary education and the middle school experience. The school is known for its commitment to a student-centered curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to become independent thinkers and responsible community members.

The school benefits from Farmington’s strong educational reputation, offering a wide range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services tailored to the developmental needs of upper elementary students. The facility itself provides a modern learning environment that supports collaborative projects and hands-on discovery. With a focus on partnership between educators, families, and the wider Farmington community, West Woods strives to ensure that every student feels supported as they build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

676

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Woods Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	83
Black	30
Asian	183
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
342 (50.6%)
Asian
183 (27.1%)
Hispanic
83 (12.3%)
Two or More
36 (5.3%)
Black
30 (4.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Farmington School District
Phone:	(860)284-1230
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Grade 5 352

Grade 6 324