Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Quaker Hill 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 55-59% (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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quaker Hill Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Collaborate ~ Innovate ~ Educate
School Rankings
Quaker Hill 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 Quaker Hill Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#347 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
21%
32%
Black
5%
12%
White
59%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Quaker Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Quaker Hill Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Quaker Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Quaker Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Neck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Quaker Hill Elementary School?
331 students attend Quaker Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Quaker Hill Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quaker Hill Elementary School?
Quaker Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quaker Hill Elementary School offer ?
Quaker Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quaker Hill Elementary School part of?
Quaker Hill Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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