A. Ward Spaulding School

945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
A. Ward Spaulding School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

A. Ward Spaulding School's student population of 461 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025

School Rankings

The diversity score of A. Ward Spaulding School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend A. Ward Spaulding School?
461 students attend A. Ward Spaulding School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of A. Ward Spaulding School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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