West Elementary School

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West Elementary School sits on a large campus.

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West Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

769 Ponus Rdg, New Canaan, CT

New Canaan Public Schools

484 Students

A+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Janet M Murphy

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
92%

Reading Proficiency
92%

A+

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

92%

Math Proficiency

92%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,100:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.3%

Male

49.7%

White

80.3%

Two or more races

7.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.4%

Hispanic

5.2%

Black

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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School Rankings

#1 Best Public ES in Connecticut

#2 Best Public ES Teachers in Connecticut

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

6/7/2016

great student body, administration and teachers. strong curriculum and extracurricular activities. focused on the community, develops responsible social behavior. we are lucky to have our kids attend West School.

5.0 parent

6/16/2015

West school is a great place for your kid to get the proper education. The curriculum provided is outstanding.

5.0 parent

10/5/2013

When I first met West School s first rate teachers, it was clear how their students perform at the top of reading, writing, and math. It is also a warm, nurturing environment and features an enriching curriculum of activities such as sports and theater. West leaves graduates well prepared to excel i...

5.0 parent

6/21/2011

West school is fantastic - the teachers are extremely attentive and supportive and the school has an excellent curriculum.

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$714K - $10.7M

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Average Home Value

$2,347,297

Median Lot Size

43,560 Sq Ft

% Renters

21%

Household Income

$215,322

% of College Grads

80.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

4,103 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

7.4%

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