Evarts C. Stevens School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (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 11:1 is lower 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Evarts C. Stevens School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate, Inspire, Nurture
School Rankings
The diversity score of Evarts C. Stevens School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
25%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
67%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Evarts C. Stevens School often compared to?
Evarts C. Stevens Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cook Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% 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 Evarts C. Stevens School?
301 students attend Evarts C. Stevens School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Evarts C. Stevens School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evarts C. Stevens School?
Evarts C. Stevens School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Evarts C. Stevens School offer ?
Evarts C. Stevens School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Evarts C. Stevens School part of?
Evarts C. Stevens School is part of Wallingford School District.
In what neighborhood is Evarts C. Stevens School located?
Evarts C. Stevens School is located in the Wallingford Center neighborhood of Wallingford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Wallingford Center.
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