- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wolcott, CT
Alcott School
Federal NCES profile for Alcott School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090528001105
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcott School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Wolcott · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcott School has class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, CT.
School address
District: Wolcott School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090528001105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Alcott School grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 090528001105 · Wolcott, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolcott High School (611 students)
Alcott School grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Alcott School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolcott High S
Wolcott High School
611 students
- Tyrrell Middle
Tyrrell Middle School
498 students
- Wakelee School
Wakelee School
366 students
- This school
Alcott School
320 students
- Frisbie School
Frisbie School
265 students
What this shows Alcott School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcott School compares
Alcott School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Alcott School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wolcott School District reports $21,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcott School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyrrell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakelee School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frisbie School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcott School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcott School
How many students attend Alcott School?
Alcott School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wolcott, CT. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott School is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alcott School?
18.8% of students at Alcott School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcott School?
The largest demographic group at Alcott School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Wolcott, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcott School?
Alcott School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alcott School rank among public schools in Wolcott?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wolcott on the city page.
What other schools are in Wolcott School District?
Besides Alcott School, Wolcott School District also operates Wolcott High School (611 students), Tyrrell Middle School (498 students), and Wakelee School (366 students). See the Wolcott School District district page for the complete list.