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Aiken School

Summary:

Aiken School is an elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut, serving 415 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the West Hartford School District, which is ranked 48th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aiken School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than nearby schools like Bugbee School, Morley School, and Norfeldt School. In fact, Aiken School ranks in the top 25% of Connecticut elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong among female students and White students, ranking 33rd and 44th out of 237 and 250 Connecticut elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to Hartford-area magnet schools like Breakthrough Magnet School North, Museum Academy, and STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School, Aiken School's academic performance is significantly higher, despite serving a more diverse student population. This suggests that Aiken School is effectively providing a high-quality education to all its students, regardless of their background.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 212 King Philip Dr.
       West Hartford, CT  06117

(860) 233-6994

District: West Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,357 Help


Students who attend Aiken School usually attend:

Middle:    Bristow Middle School
    King Philip Middle School
High:    Hall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
Hispanic:
14.4%
Asian:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aiken School ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the West Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), Hispanic (14.4%), Asian (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aiken School is 12.9. 8 elementary schools in the West Hartford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Aiken School employs 32.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aiken School is $18,357, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the West Hartford School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aiken School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken School 57th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Aiken School in the ranking list.)

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West Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hartford School District 48th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aiken School

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Rank History for all students at Aiken School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.69 137th 570 76.0%
2007 76.52 134th 568 76.4%
2008 79.46 96th 565 83.0%
2009 77.34 126th 566 77.7%
2010 81.22 69th 579 88.1%
2011 81.86 50th 565 91.2%
2012 76.01 139th 564 75.4%
2013 75.35 162nd 557 70.9%
2015 82.09 109th 551 80.2%
2016 72.79 158th 518 69.5%
2017 79.49 128th 519 75.3%
2018 76.34 146th 532 72.6%
2019 71.14 177th 522 66.1%
2021 81.72 111th 538 79.4%
2022 88.79 42nd 490 91.4%
2023 83.38 91st 491 81.5%
2024 86.31 57th 497 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Aiken School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.74 122nd 259 52.9%
2019 53.20 140th 242 42.1%
2021 81.32 85th 455 81.3%
2022 85.83 21st 234 91.0%
2023 76.90 71st 230 69.1%
2024 83.82 33rd 237 86.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Aiken School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.16 76th 262 71.0%
2019 71.25 88th 247 64.4%
2021 76.14 116th 445 73.9%
2022 77.13 65th 232 72.0%
2023 76.38 66th 231 71.4%
2024 77.28 60th 233 74.2%
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Rank History for White students at Aiken School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.89 125th 296 57.8%
2019 53.87 154th 295 47.8%
2021 77.88 60th 327 81.7%
2022 87.80 13th 252 94.8%
2023 76.13 55th 262 79.0%
2024 77.25 44th 250 82.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aiken School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 307 11 16 3 3 n/a n/a 0 340
1992 309 16 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 335 16 21 3 2 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 325 13 18 5 3 n/a n/a 0 364
1995 327 25 27 9 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 327 25 27 9 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1997 329 23 33 21 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1998 309 23 32 18 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 329 28 27 18 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 345 31 35 20 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 321 23 33 22 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 335 19 43 17 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 335 19 43 17 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 310 15 48 19 3 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 289 26 67 26 6 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 327 38 74 30 6 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 301 41 80 25 6 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 303 41 80 28 5 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 295 34 95 25 4 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 298 38 97 23 3 n/a n/a 0 459
2011 291 28 77 32 0 2 14 0 444
2012 314 28 75 36 2 1 15 0 471
2013 296 28 69 41 2 0 24 0 460
2014 304 29 66 46 2 0 21 0 468
2015 274 29 63 45 3 0 16 0 430
2016 251 31 64 53 2 0 16 0 417
2017 230 42 67 54 2 0 15 0 410
2018 243 29 67 62 2 0 18 0 421
2019 234 37 62 67 2 0 18 0 420
2020 252 38 66 56 3 0 17 0 432
2021 241 36 60 47 2 1 16 0 403
2022 239 27 56 50 3 0 29 0 404
2023 244 30 52 52 1 0 36 0 415
2024 242 31 48 60 1 0 35 1 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aiken School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 340 20.5 16.5 n/a
1992 355 23.7 14.9 1.4
1993 377 20.9 18.0 0
1994 364 22.5 16.2 3.8
1995 389 21.5 18.1 8.7
1996 389 21.5 18.1 8.7
1997 407 22.2 18.3 6.4
1998 382 22.2 17.2 4.7
1999 402 24.8 16.2 6
2000 433 30.4 14.2 4.6
2001 401 34.5 11.6 n/a
2002 416 30.4 13.7 3.6
2003 416 30.4 13.7 3.6
2004 395 27.8 14.2 4.6
2005 414 26.4 15.7 n/a
2006 475 27.6 17.2 6.5
2007 453 28.4 16.0 6
2008 457 31.1 14.7 6.8
2009 453 34.3 14.7 6.4
2010 459 32.1 14.3 5.9
2011 444 31.9 13.8 6.8
2012 471 35.0 13.4 8.9
2013 460 35.8 12.8 7.2
2014 468 34.1 13.7 6.8
2015 430 33.0 13.0 7.4
2016 417 31.0 13.4 7.7
2017 410 31.3 13.0 7.6
2018 421 29.6 14.2 8.3
2019 420 29.3 14.3 14.5
2020 432 30.9 13.9 14.6
2021 403 32.7 12.3 14.1
2022 404 29.5 13.6 11.4
2023 415 31.1 13.3 12.8
2024 418 32.3 12.9 14.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aiken School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 340 20.5 16.5 n/a
1992 355 23.7 14.9 1.4
1993 377 20.9 18.0 0
1994 364 22.5 16.2 3.8
1995 389 21.5 18.1 8.7
1996 389 21.5 18.1 8.7
1997 407 22.2 18.3 6.4
1998 382 22.2 17.2 4.7
1999 402 24.8 16.2 6
2000 433 30.4 14.2 4.6
2001 401 34.5 11.6 n/a
2002 416 30.4 13.7 3.6
2003 416 30.4 13.7 3.6
2004 395 27.8 14.2 4.6
2005 414 26.4 15.7 n/a
2006 475 27.6 17.2 6.5
2007 453 28.4 16.0 6
2008 457 31.1 14.7 6.8
2009 453 34.3 14.7 6.4
2010 459 32.1 14.3 5.9
2011 444 31.9 13.8 6.8
2012 471 35.0 13.4 8.9
2013 460 35.8 12.8 7.2
2014 468 34.1 13.7 6.8
2015 430 33.0 13.0 7.4
2016 417 31.0 13.4 7.7
2017 410 31.3 13.0 7.6
2018 421 29.6 14.2 8.3
2019 420 29.3 14.3 14.5
2020 432 30.9 13.9 14.6
2021 403 32.7 12.3 14.1
2022 404 29.5 13.6 11.4
2023 415 31.1 13.3 12.8
2024 418 32.3 12.9 14.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aiken School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,957
2019 $16,223
2020 $16,061
2021 $18,372
2022 $18,448
2023 $18,357

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aiken School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 177th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 91st of 491 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aiken School)64.170.5
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)68.264.6
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aiken School)62.565.6
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)67.465.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken School)7083.9
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)69.269.3
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aiken School)68.678.2
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)66.668.5
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aiken School)7573.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)7266.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aiken School)62.570.8
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)65.855.1
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students420415
 1.2%
African American3730
 18.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6252
 16.1%
Hispanic6752
 22.4%
Pacific Islander00
White234244
 4.3%
Two or More Races1836
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.5%12.8%
 1.8%

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Aiken School ranks 57th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Aiken School.

Students at Aiken School are 58% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

Students who attend Aiken School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bristow Middle School
Middle : King Philip Middle School
High : Hall High School


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