Wolcott School
Wolcott School serves 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wolcott School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wolcott School's student population of 342 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Wolcott School is ranked within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Wolcott School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
58%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%

Hispanic
21%
28%

Black
10%
13%

White
50%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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