- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wakelee School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090528001106 · Wolcott, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 11.1:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolcott High School (611 students)
Wakelee School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Wakelee 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
- This school
Wakelee School
366 students
- Alcott School
Alcott School
320 students
- Frisbie School
Frisbie School
265 students
What this shows Wakelee School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakelee School compares
Wakelee 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
District finance for Wolcott School District reports $21,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.