Wolfpit School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wolfpit School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolfpit School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wolfpit School's student population of 303 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wolfpit School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wolfpit School is 0.71, 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
#508 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
38%
28%
Black
16%
13%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolfpit School's ranking?
Wolfpit School is ranked #508 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Wolfpit School?
303 students attend Wolfpit School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wolfpit School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolfpit School?
Wolfpit School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolfpit School offer ?
Wolfpit School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolfpit School part of?
Wolfpit School is part of Norwalk School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
2hr Early Dismissal (Tentative Last Day of School)
June 16, 2023 (Friday)
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