57 Hall Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cook Hill School serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 78%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cook Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Cook Hill School's student population of 342 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cook Hill School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
85-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
28%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
64%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cook Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cook Hill School's ranking?

Cook Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).

How many students attend Cook Hill School?

342 students attend Cook Hill School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Cook Hill School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cook Hill School?

Cook Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Cook Hill School offer ?

Cook Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Cook Hill School part of?

Cook Hill School is part of Wallingford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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