Enrollment
354
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolcott School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolcott School
Wolcott School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 354 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.2% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among West Hartford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Duffy School (489 students): Wolcott School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12.2:1).
West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students) and Hall High School (1,332 students) alongside Wolcott 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 Wolcott School compares
Wolcott 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,764
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hartford School District, which includes Wolcott School.
$23,764
Per student
0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wolcott School a good school?
Wolcott School earns 53/100 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 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.
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