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Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education
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Western School welcomed 242 students in its classes in 2024-25 school year

Published 06/11/25

There were 242 students enrolled in Western School during the 2024-25 school year, 10% less than the previous year's 269 students welcomed, according to the Connecticut State Department of Education.

The most represented ethnicity among Western School students was white, with 38.4% of students identifying as white.

The school is located in Naugatuck School District with a central office in Naugatuck.

In total, there were 508,402 students enrolled in Connecticut during the 2024-25 school year.

Student enrollment has been dropping in Connecticut’s public schools for over a decade now. With the exception of a slight relief in the 2021-22 school year, schools in the state have lost almost 38,000 students since 2014

A 2022 survey revealed that nearly 75% of Connecticut teachers were dissatisfied with their working conditions, and a similar percentage considered leaving the profession earlier than planned. Stress and burnout were cited as significant concerns.

Between 2015 and 2021, Connecticut experienced a 16% decrease in the number of graduates completing teacher preparation programs, dropping from 2,132 to 1,788. This decline contributes to the ongoing teacher shortage in the state.

Enrollment in Western School Over 4 Years
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School Enrollment Breakdown in Naugatuck School District in 2024-25 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Naugatuck High School1,202
City Hill Middle School614
Maple Hill School464
Hop Brook Elementary School312
Cross Street Intermediate School311
Hillside Intermediate School292
Western School242
Salem School231
Andrew Avenue School221
Head Start123
Central Avenue Preschool40
Naugatuck Community Program20

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