For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,138 students in Wolcott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Wolcott School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,138 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wolcott School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
81 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
1,637 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
77%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
150
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
180
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,050 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,424 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,050
$25,998
Spending / Student
$20,424
$25,071
Best Wolcott School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frisbie School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Wolcott High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
457 Bound Line Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8164
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8164
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Wakelee School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 Hempel Dr.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Alcott School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Tyrrell Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wolcott School District?
Wolcott School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,138 students.
What is the rank of Wolcott School District?
Wolcott School District is ranked #86 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolcott School District?
77% of Wolcott School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wolcott School District?
Wolcott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Wolcott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,424 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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