West Woods School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hamden, Connecticut 06518 · Hamden School District
#244 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#8425 of 50,301 nationally
About West Woods School
West Woods School is a public elementary located in Hamden, in the Hamden School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 317 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 244th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 317.
There are 10 schools in Hamden; West Woods School ranks 3rd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Woods School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Woods School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bear Path School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students · 4.7 km away
Norton School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
412 students · 5.4 km away
Shepherd Glen School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students · 5.9 km away
Hamden Middle School
Hamden · Public middle · Grades 7–8
845 students · 5.9 km away
Green Acres Elementary School
North Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 5.9 km away
Bethany Community School
Bethany · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students · 6.2 km away
Cook Hill School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students · 6.3 km away
Cheshire High School
Cheshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students · 6.7 km away
Amity Middle School: Bethany
Bethany · Public middle · Grades 7–8
373 students · 6.8 km away
Spring Glen School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Bryant School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
Gilead Hill School
Hebron · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
317 students
Killingly Central School
Dayville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
317 students
Ruth Chaffee School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students
Mary T. Murphy School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
Wilbur Cross School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Woods School a good school?
West Woods School has a Success Index (US) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #244 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Woods School rank in Connecticut?
West Woods School ranks #244 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #8425 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Woods School?
West Woods School had 317 students in 2025.
Is West Woods School a elementary school or a high school?
West Woods School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Woods School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Woods School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.