A. Ward Spaulding School serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Attendance Zone: A. Ward Spaulding School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Suffield, CT, encompassing approximately 43 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. Ward Spaulding School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of A. Ward Spaulding School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
85%
46%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A. Ward Spaulding School?
455 students attend A. Ward Spaulding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of A. Ward Spaulding School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. Ward Spaulding School?
A. Ward Spaulding School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does A. Ward Spaulding School offer ?
A. Ward Spaulding School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. Ward Spaulding School part of?
A. Ward Spaulding School is part of Suffield School District.
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