- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hartford, CT
Wolcott School
Federal NCES profile for Wolcott School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090492001026
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolcott School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolcott School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolcott School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wolcott School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090492001026 · West Hartford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 11.8:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Wolcott School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Wolcott School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conard High Sc
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- Sedgwick Middl
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- King Philip Mi
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- This school 354
Wolcott School
354 students
What this shows Wolcott School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolcott School compares
Wolcott 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,041
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 13.0%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Wolcott School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolcott School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolcott School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in West Hartford
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Duffy School
Standard public school
489 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Norfeldt School
Standard public school
362 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Braeburn School
Standard public school
347 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bugbee School
Standard public school
343 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Morley School
Standard public school
301 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolcott School
How many students attend Wolcott School?
Wolcott School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolcott School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolcott School is 11.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Wolcott School?
28.2% of students at Wolcott School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolcott School?
The largest demographic group at Wolcott School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolcott School?
Wolcott School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wolcott School rank among elementary schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolcott School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in West Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides Wolcott School, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.