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West School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|New Canaan, Connecticut|New Canaan School District
New Canaan, CT 06840
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Upcoming Events
Nov
3
Tue
WEST: ELECTION DAY/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(NO SCHOOL)Staff DayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Nov
19
Thu
NCHS: 11th Grade Parent Ed: College Planning Staff DayDistrict-wide
Nov
25
Wed
SOUTH: Thanksgiving (early dismissal - 12.40 pm)HolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Nov
25
Wed
WEST: EARLY DISMISSAL(12:40PM)half_dayDistrict-wide
Nov
25
Wed
EAST: Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Nov
26
Thu
NCHS Thanksgiving - No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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School Profile
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
499
Student:Teacher
13.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
New Canaan School DistrictPhone
(203)594-4410School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
85-89%
Math Proficiency
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
2 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8:1
Near average in CTTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
407
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
40.6
100% fully certified
Psychologists
1.9
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,107
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$16,209
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$31,651
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 1%State 14%Local 85%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
12.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.5%
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Uninsured residents
8.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
550
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
519
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
207 (40%)
Other Health Impairment
130 (25%)
Speech/Language Impairment
71 (14%)
Autism
70 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
14 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
9 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
481
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
WEST: ELECTION DAY/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(NO SCHOOL)
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Staff DayThu, Nov 19, 2026
NCHS: 11th Grade Parent Ed: College Planning
Staff DayWed, Nov 25, 2026
SOUTH: Thanksgiving (early dismissal - 12.40 pm)
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
HolidayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in New Canaan School District. West School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Saxe MS: Labor Day (no school)District-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | WEST: ELECTION DAY/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(NO SCHOOL)District-wide |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | NCHS: 11th Grade Parent Ed: College Planning District-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | SOUTH: Thanksgiving (early dismissal - 12.40 pm)District-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | WEST: EARLY DISMISSAL(12:40PM)District-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | EAST: Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | NCHS Thanksgiving - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving VacationDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: ThanksgivingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Saxe IS- Gr 5 Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Saxe IS- Gr 5- Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | WEST: PARENT /TEACHER CONFERENCES *EARLY DISMISSALDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | SOUTH: Parent Teacher Conferences (early dismissal - 12.40pm)District-wide |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | SOUTH: Parent Teacher Conferences (early dismissal - 12.40pm)District-wide |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | SOUTH: Parent Teacher Conferences (early dismissal - 12.40pm)District-wide |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | EAST: Staff Appreciation/Holiday LuncheonDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | NCHS Early Release Day District-wide |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | DISTRICT: HALF DAY - Start of Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | WEST: EARLY DISMISSAL (HOLIDAY ASSEMBLY/PJ DAY)District-wide |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | WEST: HOLIDAY VACATION (NO SCHOOL)District-wide |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | SOUTH: Holiday Break - no schoolDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | SOUTH: New Years Holiday (no school)District-wide |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Holiday BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | NCHS: Exam Day 1(Schedule to Follow)District-wide |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | NCHS Exam Day 2 (schedule to follow)District-wide |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | NCHS Exam Day 3 (Schedule to follow)District-wide |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | NCHS Exam Day 4 (Schedule to Follow)District-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Saxe IS- MLK Jr. Day- No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | NCHS: 10th Grade Parent Ed: College Testing PlanDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | DISTRICT: NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning for StaffDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Saxe IS- Winter Break- No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day - No School District-wide |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Winter Break District-wide |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: Winter BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Saxe MS - No School: April BreakDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | NCHS Administrative Professional's DayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | NCHS - Back to School Breakfast (TBD)District-wide |
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Frequently Asked Questions about West School
West School currently enrolls 499 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CT.
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