Enrollment
320
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alcott School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alcott School
Alcott School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wolcott, Connecticut, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 95% of Connecticut schools and 32% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wolcott School District also operates Wolcott High School (611 students) and Tyrrell Middle School (498 students) alongside Alcott School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alcott School compares
Alcott School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolcott School District, which includes Alcott School.
$20,519
Per student
-14%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 41.6%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alcott School a good school?
Alcott School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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