Enrollment
366
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wolcott, CT
Wakelee School
Federal NCES profile for Wakelee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090528001106
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakelee School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wolcott · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakelee School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakelee School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, CT.
School address
District: Wolcott School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090528001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wakelee School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wakelee School
Wakelee School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wolcott, Connecticut, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wolcott's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frisbie School (265 students): Wakelee School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.1:1 vs 11:1).
Wolcott School District also operates Wolcott High School (611 students) and Tyrrell Middle School (498 students) alongside Wakelee 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 Wakelee School compares
Wakelee 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 4.9%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Wakelee 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 Wakelee 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 Wakelee 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 |
| Alcott School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frisbie School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakelee 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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Wolcott
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wakelee School
How many students attend Wakelee School?
Wakelee School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wolcott, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakelee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakelee School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Wakelee School?
23.6% of students at Wakelee School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakelee School?
The largest demographic group at Wakelee School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Wolcott, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakelee School?
Wakelee School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Wakelee School rank among public schools in Wolcott?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakelee School ranks #2 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 Wakelee School a good school?
Wakelee School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Wakelee School, Wolcott School District also operates Wolcott High School (611 students), Tyrrell Middle School (498 students), and Alcott School (320 students). See the Wolcott School District district page for the complete list.
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