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Norfeldt School

Summary:

Norfeldt School is a public elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut, serving 336 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a top performer in the West Hartford School District, which is ranked 48th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norfeldt School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance, with 80.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 68.2% for the district and 51.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 58.93% White, 9.52% African American, 11.31% Hispanic, and 11.31% Asian students. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools like Braeburn School and Morley School. Additionally, Norfeldt School has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10 to 11.5 students per teacher, lower than the nearby schools.

Norfeldt School's strong performance has earned it a ranking in the top 20% of Connecticut elementary schools, with a high ranking of 33rd out of 522 schools in the 2018-2019 school year. This consistent academic excellence and equitable outcomes across diverse student groups suggest that Norfeldt School is a high-quality educational institution within the West Hartford School District. While the school is already a standout, it may have opportunities to further improve or expand its programs to better serve the needs of its diverse student population and continue to be a leader in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 35 Barksdale Rd.
       West Hartford, CT  06117

(860) 233-4421

District: West Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,504 Help


Students who attend Norfeldt School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Asian:
11.3%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.1% Help


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Compare Details Norfeldt School ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 4th 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 83.55. (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.
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Compare Details Norfeldt School has the largest elementary school student body size in the West Hartford School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norfeldt School is $21,504, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the West Hartford School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norfeldt School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfeldt School 83rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Norfeldt 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 Norfeldt School

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Rank History for all students at Norfeldt School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.02 55th 570 90.4%
2007 80.18 85th 568 85.0%
2008 76.71 137th 565 75.8%
2009 83.41 20th 566 96.5%
2010 82.01 55th 579 90.5%
2011 82.45 41st 565 92.7%
2012 80.93 62nd 564 89.0%
2013 81.14 74th 557 86.7%
2015 84.88 88th 551 84.0%
2016 80.66 112th 518 78.4%
2017 75.55 146th 519 71.9%
2018 87.24 65th 532 87.8%
2019 90.18 33rd 522 93.7%
2021 88.54 62nd 538 88.5%
2022 84.55 76th 490 84.5%
2023 85.04 77th 491 84.3%
2024 83.55 83rd 497 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Norfeldt School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.48 80th 455 82.4%
2022 74.12 79th 234 66.2%
2023 83.83 34th 230 85.2%
2024 90.75 5th 237 97.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Norfeldt School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.68 41st 445 90.8%
2022 75.53 68th 232 70.7%
2023 67.66 101st 231 56.3%
2024 72.11 86th 233 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Norfeldt School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.83 85th 296 71.3%
2019 88.84 11th 295 96.3%
2021 86.80 24th 327 92.7%
2022 71.43 75th 252 70.2%
2023 80.15 36th 262 86.3%
2024 72.32 66th 250 73.6%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

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Enrollment information for Norfeldt School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 317 26 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1989 307 26 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1990 320 29 15 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 369
1991 346 18 18 9 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1992 363 15 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 354 11 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1994 379 8 17 14 3 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 305 12 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 305 12 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 343 18 7 28 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 361 20 11 32 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 364 36 12 26 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 384 33 16 25 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 394 23 20 25 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 369 27 26 28 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 369 27 26 28 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 345 33 30 22 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2005 355 31 35 19 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2006 376 33 41 22 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 353 28 37 25 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 347 32 43 23 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 325 27 53 28 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2010 314 23 60 30 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2011 299 21 60 18 1 0 14 0 413
2012 300 27 55 22 1 0 20 0 425
2013 275 26 60 24 0 0 21 0 406
2014 249 20 62 23 0 0 17 0 371
2015 239 16 55 27 0 0 20 0 357
2016 228 19 48 29 0 0 23 0 347
2017 216 13 42 39 0 0 33 0 343
2018 190 17 46 33 0 1 30 0 317
2019 186 26 38 27 0 1 27 0 305
2020 199 31 39 32 0 1 24 0 326
2021 180 39 33 30 0 1 18 0 301
2022 185 31 40 34 0 0 32 0 322
2023 198 32 38 38 0 0 30 0 336

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 Norfeldt School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 28.0 12.9 n/a
1989 351 25.5 13.7 n/a
1990 369 26.5 13.9 n/a
1991 392 24.5 16.0 n/a
1992 401 25.9 15.4 0.2
1993 392 25.2 15.6 0.3
1994 421 26.1 16.1 2.4
1995 336 25.1 13.4 7.1
1996 336 25.1 13.4 7.1
1997 398 29.4 13.5 6.3
1998 426 31.9 13.4 7.5
1999 440 31.6 13.9 6.6
2000 458 29.4 15.6 6.6
2001 462 33.5 13.8 n/a
2002 451 39.9 11.3 4.4
2003 451 39.9 11.3 4.4
2004 431 35.5 12.1 3.9
2005 441 32.6 13.5 n/a
2006 474 29.3 16.2 3.4
2007 443 32.5 13.6 3.8
2008 445 36.0 12.4 3.1
2009 433 37.7 12.6 4.6
2010 427 34.3 12.4 4.4
2011 413 34.1 12.0 2.2
2012 425 33.1 12.8 3.8
2013 406 31.8 12.7 4.2
2014 371 31.1 11.9 4.9
2015 357 30.0 11.9 6.2
2016 347 32.0 10.8 6.3
2017 343 30.1 11.3 10.5
2018 317 30.2 10.4 10.1
2019 305 28.1 10.8 12.5
2020 326 30.3 10.7 12.9
2021 301 26.0 11.5 14.3
2022 322 32.1 10.0 14.9
2023 336 30.4 11.0 13.1

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 Norfeldt School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 28.0 12.9 n/a
1989 351 25.5 13.7 n/a
1990 369 26.5 13.9 n/a
1991 392 24.5 16.0 n/a
1992 401 25.9 15.4 0.2
1993 392 25.2 15.6 0.3
1994 421 26.1 16.1 2.4
1995 336 25.1 13.4 7.1
1996 336 25.1 13.4 7.1
1997 398 29.4 13.5 6.3
1998 426 31.9 13.4 7.5
1999 440 31.6 13.9 6.6
2000 458 29.4 15.6 6.6
2001 462 33.5 13.8 n/a
2002 451 39.9 11.3 4.4
2003 451 39.9 11.3 4.4
2004 431 35.5 12.1 3.9
2005 441 32.6 13.5 n/a
2006 474 29.3 16.2 3.4
2007 443 32.5 13.6 3.8
2008 445 36.0 12.4 3.1
2009 433 37.7 12.6 4.6
2010 427 34.3 12.4 4.4
2011 413 34.1 12.0 2.2
2012 425 33.1 12.8 3.8
2013 406 31.8 12.7 4.2
2014 371 31.1 11.9 4.9
2015 357 30.0 11.9 6.2
2016 347 32.0 10.8 6.3
2017 343 30.1 11.3 10.5
2018 317 30.2 10.4 10.1
2019 305 28.1 10.8 12.5
2020 326 30.3 10.7 12.9
2021 301 26.0 11.5 14.3
2022 322 32.1 10.0 14.9
2023 336 30.4 11.0 13.1

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 Norfeldt School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,953
2019 $19,802
2020 $19,996
2021 $20,833
2022 $21,603
2023 $21,504

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Norfeldt School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 491 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norfeldt School)8878.3
 9.7%
   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 (Norfeldt School)7273.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)67.465.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norfeldt School)87.581.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)69.268.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norfeldt School)91.183.6
 7.5%
   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 (Norfeldt School)87.270.2
 17%
   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 (Norfeldt School)78.759.6
 19.1%
   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 Students305336
 10.2%
African American2632
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian3838
Hispanic2738
 40.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White186198
 6.5%
Two or More Races2730
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%13.1%
 0.6%

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Students who attend Norfeldt School usually go on to attend:

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

Norfeldt School ranks 83rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Norfeldt School.

Students at Norfeldt School are 59% White, 11% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races.


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