Cook Hill School

57 Hall Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 350 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cook Hill School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cook Hill School is 0.50, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
(09-10)
85-89%
84%
(09-10)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
67%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CT.
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cook Hill School often compared to?
Cook Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evarts C. Stevens School, Highland School, Moses Y. Beach School by visitors of our site.
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?
350 students attend Cook Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cook Hill School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cook Hill School?
Cook Hill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher 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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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