Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William H. Hatton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
William H. Hatton Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Campus Size
12 acres
School Rankings
William H. Hatton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William H. Hatton Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
78%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 is William H. Hatton Elementary School's ranking?
William H. Hatton Elementary School is ranked #308 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are William H. Hatton Elementary School often compared to?
William H. Hatton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Urbin T. Kelley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend William H. Hatton Elementary School?
320 students attend William H. Hatton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of William H. Hatton Elementary School students are White, 14% 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 William H. Hatton Elementary School?
William H. Hatton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does William H. Hatton Elementary School offer ?
William H. Hatton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William H. Hatton Elementary School part of?
William H. Hatton Elementary School is part of Southington School District.
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