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Bugbee School

Summary:

Bugbee School is an exceptional elementary school in West Hartford School District, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently high academic performance, a diverse student population, and a personalized learning environment, Bugbee School stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in Connecticut.

Bugbee School's students consistently outperform their peers in the West Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized tests, with over 90% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's diverse student population, with 71.97% White, 4.31% African American, 7.01% Hispanic, 7.28% Asian, and 9.16% two or more races, is higher than nearby schools like Aiken School and Duffy School. Additionally, Bugbee School has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 7.01%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Whiting Lane School (35.25%) and Smith School (46.8%).

Bugbee School's consistent high performance, effective teaching practices, and personalized learning environment, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes. The school's ability to serve a diverse student population and support their success suggests that it is a model of excellence within the West Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1943 Asylum Ave.
       West Hartford, CT  06117

(860) 929-5500

District: West Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,083 Help


Students who attend Bugbee School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Asian:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Compare Details Bugbee School ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first 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 93.76. (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 (72.6%), Hispanic (8.2%), Asian (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bugbee 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 Details The average total spent per student at Bugbee School is $19,083. 8 elementary schools in the West Hartford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bugbee School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bugbee School 9th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Bugbee 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 Bugbee School

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Rank History for all students at Bugbee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.31 23rd 570 96.0%
2007 83.70 31st 568 94.5%
2008 84.90 16th 565 97.2%
2009 77.66 123rd 566 78.3%
2010 81.25 68th 579 88.3%
2011 82.20 43rd 565 92.4%
2012 83.54 21st 564 96.3%
2013 85.49 9th 557 98.4%
2015 94.35 3rd 551 99.5%
2016 91.11 18th 518 96.5%
2017 92.54 12th 519 97.7%
2018 92.32 15th 532 97.2%
2019 86.95 61st 522 88.3%
2021 91.55 36th 538 93.3%
2022 93.53 12th 490 97.6%
2023 92.71 12th 491 97.6%
2024 93.76 9th 497 98.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bugbee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.94 11th 259 95.8%
2021 89.63 35th 455 92.3%
2023 88.32 11th 230 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bugbee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.29 4th 262 98.5%
2021 89.97 38th 445 91.5%
2023 91.33 6th 231 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bugbee School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.42 5th 296 98.3%
2019 79.43 48th 295 83.7%
2021 85.42 31st 327 90.5%
2022 90.23 7th 252 97.2%
2024 92.03 5th 250 98.0%
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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.

Bugbee School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Open Quote Wonderful elementary school. My children have been very happy there. Excellent music program, warm, caring, nurturing environment. About as good as it gets in a public elementary school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bugbee School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 9 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1989 325 10 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 360 10 14 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 389
1991 275 7 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 264 10 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 264 6 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1994 262 7 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1995 287 15 9 21 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 287 15 9 21 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 278 18 13 20 2 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 257 19 13 15 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 254 16 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2000 253 6 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 289 6 15 14 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2002 304 4 20 10 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2003 304 4 20 10 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2004 315 8 22 13 3 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 293 9 28 18 3 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 336 16 30 19 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 314 18 28 18 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 317 18 27 19 3 n/a n/a 0 384
2009 301 14 29 17 3 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 343 16 30 19 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2011 360 16 25 5 1 1 11 0 419
2012 376 11 41 15 1 1 10 0 455
2013 375 14 46 16 1 0 7 0 459
2014 378 12 41 25 1 0 10 0 467
2015 363 18 30 28 0 0 16 0 455
2016 338 16 31 34 0 0 11 0 430
2017 313 17 30 43 0 0 17 0 420
2018 296 18 18 45 0 0 17 0 394
2019 284 15 26 43 1 0 16 0 385
2020 267 25 26 40 1 0 18 0 377
2021 262 24 24 31 1 0 12 0 354
2022 262 19 26 28 1 0 32 0 368
2023 267 16 27 26 1 0 34 0 371
2024 265 16 28 30 1 0 25 0 365

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 Bugbee School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 24.0 14.3 n/a
1989 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
1990 389 22.4 17.3 n/a
1991 301 22.0 13.6 n/a
1992 293 18.1 16.1 0.7
1993 291 17.4 16.7 0
1994 285 15.8 18.0 1.1
1995 333 17.8 18.7 9.9
1996 333 17.8 18.7 9.9
1997 331 21.0 15.8 8.2
1998 305 20.0 15.3 6.2
1999 289 23.2 12.5 8
2000 282 21.7 13.0 3.9
2001 325 25.7 12.6 n/a
2002 340 26.5 12.8 2.1
2003 340 26.5 12.8 2.1
2004 361 25.2 14.3 2.8
2005 351 23.6 14.9 n/a
2006 403 23.7 17.0 1.7
2007 381 24.0 15.9 3.9
2008 384 26.2 14.7 6
2009 364 27.4 14.5 4.7
2010 411 27.8 14.7 4.9
2011 419 26.5 15.8 4.3
2012 455 29.2 15.5 5.7
2013 459 29.7 15.4 5
2014 467 30.3 15.4 5.4
2015 455 30.0 15.1 7.3
2016 430 32.0 13.4 7.7
2017 420 29.5 14.2 7.4
2018 394 30.3 13.0 8.4
2019 385 29.1 13.2 11.2
2020 377 27.6 13.6 13.3
2021 354 29.2 12.1 9.3
2022 368 29.6 12.4 9.5
2023 371 28.5 13.0 7
2024 365 28.2 12.9 9.9

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 Bugbee School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 24.0 14.3 n/a
1989 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
1990 389 22.4 17.3 n/a
1991 301 22.0 13.6 n/a
1992 293 18.1 16.1 0.7
1993 291 17.4 16.7 0
1994 285 15.8 18.0 1.1
1995 333 17.8 18.7 9.9
1996 333 17.8 18.7 9.9
1997 331 21.0 15.8 8.2
1998 305 20.0 15.3 6.2
1999 289 23.2 12.5 8
2000 282 21.7 13.0 3.9
2001 325 25.7 12.6 n/a
2002 340 26.5 12.8 2.1
2003 340 26.5 12.8 2.1
2004 361 25.2 14.3 2.8
2005 351 23.6 14.9 n/a
2006 403 23.7 17.0 1.7
2007 381 24.0 15.9 3.9
2008 384 26.2 14.7 6
2009 364 27.4 14.5 4.7
2010 411 27.8 14.7 4.9
2011 419 26.5 15.8 4.3
2012 455 29.2 15.5 5.7
2013 459 29.7 15.4 5
2014 467 30.3 15.4 5.4
2015 455 30.0 15.1 7.3
2016 430 32.0 13.4 7.7
2017 420 29.5 14.2 7.4
2018 394 30.3 13.0 8.4
2019 385 29.1 13.2 11.2
2020 377 27.6 13.6 13.3
2021 354 29.2 12.1 9.3
2022 368 29.6 12.4 9.5
2023 371 28.5 13.0 7
2024 365 28.2 12.9 9.9

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 Bugbee School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,972
2019 $16,148
2020 $15,964
2021 $17,908
2022 $18,350
2023 $19,083

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bugbee 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 61st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 491 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bugbee School)72.983.3
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hartford School District)67.465.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bugbee School)83.392.2
 8.9%
   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 (Bugbee School)86.285.9
 0.3%
   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 (Bugbee School)84.190.5
 6.4%
   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 (Bugbee School)7271.4
 0.6%
   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 Students385371
 3.6%
African American1516
 6.7%
American Indian11
Asian2627
 3.8%
Hispanic4326
 39.5%
Pacific Islander00
White284267
 6%
Two or More Races1634
 112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%7%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bugbee School

Yes! Bugbee School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools.

Students at Bugbee School are 73% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended Bugbee School.

Students who attend Bugbee School usually go on to attend:

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


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