Enrollment
341
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwalk, CT
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090309000662
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norwalk, Connecticut, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.6% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Norwalk's public schools, it stands alongside Kendall College & Career Academy (416 students): Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 11.6:1).
Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students) and Norwalk High School (1,494 students) alongside Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary 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 Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School compares
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
White 34.6%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk School District, which includes Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Norwalk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kendall College & Career Academy
Standard public school
416 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Fox Run Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Naramake Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Side By Side Charter School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Norwalk Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
187 students 37.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
How many students attend Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwalk, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School?
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School rank among schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwalk on the city page.
Is Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School a good school?
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools. 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 Norwalk School District?
Besides Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and West Rocks Middle School (657 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.
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