Duffy School

Duffy School is a public K–5 elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut. It has about 504 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 13:1. The school has great academic programs, including ones for gifted students, and about 67–68% of students are proficient in math and reading. This makes it one of the best elementary schools in West Hartford and one of the best in Connecticut. The school has a moderately diverse student body, with about 25% of students being Hispanic or Asian. Duffy stresses a culture of support and inclusion, active family involvement, and chances for enrichment, all of which help all students do well in school and grow socially and emotionally.

The Board of Education in West Hartford just approved a plan for capital improvements that includes big changes to the quality of the air inside. Duffy Elementary will get new HVAC systems as part of the plan.

As part of the town's Vision Zero road safety program, the city has also put in new Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and raised crosswalks near school zones, including places where students walk to Duffy, to slow down traffic and make it safer for people to cross the street.

Q1. Does Duffy School have classes for smart kids?

Ans. Yes, the school has a program for gifted and talented students that makes them work hard in math, reading, and critical thinking.

Q2. How does Duffy help students who need extra help?

Ans. Duffy provides individualized education plans (IEPs), support in resource rooms, and other services like speech or occupational therapy.

Q3. Do elementary school students have access to extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs for the arts, music, STEM, and seasonal enrichment programs that help them be creative and work together.

Q4. What can families do to get involved with Duffy School?

Ans. Parents can help make the school community stronger by joining the PTA, volunteering in classrooms, going to family nights, and taking part in school events.

Q5: What kinds of safety measures does Duffy School have?

Ans. The school makes sure the safety of its students by keeping the entrances safe, holding regular safety drills, watching over students as they arrive and leave, and following safety rules that apply to the whole district.