Serving 267 students in grades 3-5, Pond Hill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pond Hill School serves the southern part of Wallingford, CT, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pond Hill School's student population of 267 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
'Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.'
School Rankings
Pond Hill 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 Pond Hill School is 0.51, 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
#467 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
27%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
65%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pond Hill School's ranking?
Pond Hill School is ranked #467 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pond Hill School often compared to?
Pond Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Pond Hill School?
267 students attend Pond Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pond Hill School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pond Hill School?
Pond Hill School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pond Hill School offer ?
Pond Hill School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pond Hill School part of?
Pond Hill School is part of Wallingford School District.
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