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West School

769 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840, United States

+1 (203) 594-4410

http://www.ncps-k12.org/domain/12

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West School Overview

About This School

West School is a public elementary in New Canaan, Connecticut, serving 481 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 91% proficiency in ELA, 87% in math, and 90% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and employs 41 teachers with an average salary of $105,893. Students at West School are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 83% White, 7% Two or More Races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 1% Black.

481

Total Students

PK-4

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

41 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

West School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.8:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

Students per Counselor

West School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$105,893

City Avg: $105,893

State Avg: $84,345

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor:1

West School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.39%

Male

47.61%

Female

Total Enrollment: 481 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White82.95%

Hispanic5.2%

Asian3.95%

Black0.83%

Two or More Races6.65%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West School

Q: What is West School?

A: West School is a elementary public located in New Canaan.

Q: How many students attend West School?

A: West School has approximately 481 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about West School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About West School - New Canaan, CT

Quick Facts about West School
School Name	West School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	769 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840, New Canaan, CT
County	Western Connecticut Planning Region
Phone	+1 (203) 594-4410
Total Students	481
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	41
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West School

What is West School?

West School is a elementary public located in New Canaan.

How many students attend West School?

West School has approximately 481 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West School?

The student-teacher ratio at West School is 11:1.

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