Excellent
#170 of 990 schools in CT
Top 17% in state
Aiken School
Elementary School · West Hartford School District · West Hartford, CT
A West Hartford School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
212 King Philip Dr., West Hartford, CT 06117
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aiken School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aiken School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,162
Median home value
$437,000
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
72.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Education Academy inPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Norfeldt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| New England Jewish AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $24,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aiken School is listed in West Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aiken School
Aiken School is a public elementary school in West Hartford, CT, part of West Hartford School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Aiken School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aiken School
What grades does Aiken School serve?
Aiken School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Aiken School?
Aiken School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiken School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiken School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aiken School rank in CT?
Aiken School ranks #170 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Aiken School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aiken School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aiken School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aiken School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aiken School a charter school?
No, Aiken School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aiken School a Title I school?
No, Aiken School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aiken School?
14.4% of students at Aiken School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (860) 233-6994
- Area population (ZIP 06117)
- 15,863
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06117; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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