At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
370.5
Wolcott School: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Wolcott School
Wolcott School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in West Hartford. It is one of 16 current school records connected to West Hartford School District. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wolcott School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.3%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black9.6%
- Asian13%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Hartford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Braeburn School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
Norfeldt School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Bugbee School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
343 reported students
Smith School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
Webster Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Whiting Lane School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
379 reported students
Public schools near Wolcott School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Reynolds School Elementary · Newington School District | PK–04 | 407 | 0.7 mi |
| Webster Hill School Elementary · West Hartford School District | PK–05 | 332 | 1.4 mi |
| Duffy School Elementary · West Hartford School District | KG–05 | 489 | 1.5 mi |
| Elizabeth Green School Elementary · Newington School District | PK–04 | 278 | 1.6 mi |
| Charter Oak International Academy Elementary · West Hartford School District | PK–05 | 486 | 1.9 mi |
| Holmes Elementary School Elementary · New Britain School District | KG–05 | 414 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wolcott School
What grades does Wolcott School serve?
Wolcott School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Hartford School District.
How many students attend Wolcott School?
Wolcott School reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 366 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wolcott School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 354 students and 30.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wolcott School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wolcott School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Hartford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wolcott School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wolcott School in?
Wolcott School is part of West Hartford School District, based in West Hartford, CT, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wolcott School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anna Reynolds School (0.7 mi), Webster Hill School (1.4 mi), Duffy School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.