Whiting Lane School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Whiting Lane School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiting Lane School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Whiting Lane School's student population of 328 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Whiting Lane School is ranked within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Whiting Lane School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%

Hispanic
23%
28%

Black
11%
13%

White
52%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiting Lane School's ranking?
Whiting Lane School is ranked #118 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Whiting Lane School?
328 students attend Whiting Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Whiting Lane School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiting Lane School?
Whiting Lane School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whiting Lane School offer ?
Whiting Lane School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiting Lane School part of?
Whiting Lane School is part of West Hartford School District.
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