- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wallingford, CT
Cook Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Cook Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090474000950
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cook Hill School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Wallingford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cook Hill School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cook Hill School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Wallingford, CT.
School address
District: Wallingford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090474000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cook Hill School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090474000950 · Wallingford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 11.5:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Hall High School (936 students)
Cook Hill School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Cook Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Hall Hig
Lyman Hall High School
936 students
- Mark T. Sheeha
Mark T. Sheehan High School
673 students
- Dag Hammarskjo
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
593 students
- James H. Moran
James H. Moran Middle School
531 students
- This school 357
Cook Hill School
357 students
- Moses Y. Beach 326
Moses Y. Beach School
326 students
What this shows Cook Hill School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cook Hill School compares
Cook Hill School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$25,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.9%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Cook Hill School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Wallingford School District reports $25,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cook Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H. Moran Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moses Y. Beach School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cook Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Wallingford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cook Hill School
How many students attend Cook Hill School?
Cook Hill School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wallingford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook Hill School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cook Hill School?
34.0% of students at Cook Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cook Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Cook Hill School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Wallingford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cook Hill School?
Cook Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Cook Hill School rank among schools in Wallingford?
By Resource Investment Index, Cook Hill School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Wallingford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wallingford on the city page.
What other schools are in Wallingford School District?
Besides Cook Hill School, Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students), Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students), and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (593 students). See the Wallingford School District district page for the complete list.