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Westover School

412 Stillwater Ave., Stamford, CT 06902Stamford School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
532
Students
Total enrolled
$26,804
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 87% vs nat'l
9.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 39% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 532 students in grades KG–05 in Stamford, Connecticut.
87% above average funding
District spends $26,804 per pupil, 87% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Westover School is a large elementary in Stamford, Connecticut, serving grades KG–05 with 532 students. The district invests $26,804 per student — 87% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Westover School

532
Total Students
9.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution266 male · 266 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 325 students
Student Composition
11%
18%
44%
23%
Asian11%
White18%
Hispanic / Latino44%
Black23%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090432000872

Academic Outcomes at Westover School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06902

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,804Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,804
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,794
Student Support$5,093
Administration$3,216
Operations$4,021
Other$2,680
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,804 spent per student, an estimated $11,874 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
70%
State government
22.6%
Local (property tax)
69.7%
Federal programs
7.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,804/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rogers International SchoolStrawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers InternationalDavenport Ridge SchoolStillmeadow School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Rippowam Middle SchoolTurn of River SchoolDolan SchoolScofield Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Westhill High SchoolStamford High SchoolThe Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictStamford School District →
Phone: (203)977-4572
NCES ID: 090432000872
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Stamford seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Stamford School District
High
Westhill High School
2,265 students · 09–12
● 49 opp50% FRL
High
Stamford High School
2,048 students · 09–12
● 49 opp53% FRL
Elem
Rogers International School
765 students · KG–08
● 49 opp47% FRL
Mid
Rippowam Middle School
725 students · 06–08
● 58 opp59% FRL
Elem
Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International
716 students · KG–07
● 49 opp42% FRL
Mid
Turn of River School
662 students · 06–08
● 58 opp53% FRL
Elem
Davenport Ridge School
659 students · KG–05
● 58 opp41% FRL
High
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
642 students · 09–12
● 58 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
412 Stillwater Ave., Stamford, CT 06902
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.