Aiken School vs Bugbee School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aiken School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Bugbee School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
| Measure | Aiken School West Hartford, Connecticut | Bugbee School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #147 of 596 | #52 of 596 |
| National rank | #3254 of 50,301 | #584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | West Hartford | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bugbee School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 83.2).
- •Bugbee School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Bugbee School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Bugbee School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 16.7%).
- •Bugbee School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Aiken School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 343.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aiken School better than Bugbee School?
On the Success Index (US), Bugbee School ranks higher (91.0 vs 83.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aiken School and Bugbee School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between West Hartford and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiken School: 408. Bugbee School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiken School and Bugbee School rank in Connecticut?
Aiken School is 147th of 596 and Bugbee School is 52nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).