Alcott School

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Alcott School ranks 107 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alcott School is an elementary school located in Wolcott, Connecticut, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 298. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Wolcott School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores, ranking in the top 25% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Alcott School's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 70% of 3rd graders, 58.3% of 4th graders, and 76.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 67.4%, 62.7%, and 60.8%, respectively, and the state's 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%. In Mathematics, Alcott School had 72.5% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 71.4% of 5th graders proficient or better, outperforming the district and state. Additionally, Alcott School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby Wakelee and Frisbie schools, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Alcott School's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools suggest that it is a high-performing and desirable option for families in the Wolcott area. The school's strong performance on standardized tests and its ranking in the top 25% of Connecticut elementary schools indicate that it is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a strong educational foundation for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716

(203) 879-8160

District: Wolcott School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,182

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

Hispanic:

18.3%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alcott School ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wolcott School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (18.3%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wolcott School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcott School is 15.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Wolcott School District! (See more...)

Compare Alcott School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcott School is $18,182, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Wolcott School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcott School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcott School 107^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Alcott School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Wolcott School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolcott School District 61^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alcott School

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Rank History for all students at Alcott School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	79.53	101^st	570	82.3%
2007	79.79	90^th	568	84.2%
2008	77.99	121^st	565	78.6%
2009	78.56	108^th	566	80.9%
2010	80.59	78^th	579	86.5%
2011	79.43	101^st	565	82.1%
2012	80.86	63^rd	564	88.8%
2013	84.58	21^st	557	96.2%
2015	56.75	266^th	551	51.7%
2016	64.22	206^th	518	60.2%
2017	68.78	177^th	519	65.9%
2018	83.25	95^th	532	82.1%
2019	82.61	100^th	522	80.8%
2021	64.81	213^th	538	60.4%
2022	72.61	146^th	490	70.2%
2023	83.62	89^th	491	81.9%
2024	80.78	107^th	497	78.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Alcott School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.58	133^rd	455	70.8%

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Rank History for White students at Alcott School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	74.00	72^nd	296	75.7%
2019	58.99	138^th	295	53.2%
2021	35.67	228^th	327	30.3%
2022	55.37	132^nd	252	47.6%
2023	66.75	97^th	262	63.0%
2024	60.12	117^th	250	53.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alcott School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	299	6	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	313
1989	325	3	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	338
1990	339	2	4	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	350
1991	361	3	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	373
1992	374	6	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	386
1993	395	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	403
1994	431	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	439
1995	455	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	464
1996	455	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	464
1997	430	9	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	447
1998	432	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	443
1999	428	5	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	442
2000	420	7	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	443
2001	435	4	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	446
2002	411	1	9	7	1	n/a	n/a	429
2003	411	1	9	7	1	n/a	n/a	429
2004	400	2	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	419
2005	427	7	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	451
2006	486	7	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	511
2007	366	6	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	393
2008	361	6	7	20	0	n/a	n/a	394
2009	345	10	8	17	1	n/a	n/a	381
2010	325	9	12	18	2	n/a	n/a	366
2011	293	6	3	22	1	0	16	341
2012	293	3	5	27	0	0	18	346
2013	268	2	4	32	1	0	16	323
2014	220	4	6	34	0	0	16	280
2015	241	4	9	21	0	0	12	287
2016	236	3	8	28	0	0	10	285
2017	221	3	10	31	0	0	10	275
2018	208	5	9	33	0	0	8	263
2019	212	7	8	38	0	0	6	271
2020	212	6	8	46	3	0	3	278
2021	242	5	7	22	3	0	8	287
2022	213	9	8	60	3	1	5	299
2023	224	10	7	52	1	0	4	298
2024	227	16	11	60	1	0	13	328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alcott School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	313	16.0	19.5	n/a
1989	338	16.8	20.1	n/a
1990	350	17.0	20.5	n/a
1991	373	19.0	19.6	n/a
1992	386	23.4	16.4	3.6
1993	403	25.8	15.6	0.5
1994	439	26.1	16.8	7.1
1995	464	25.1	18.5	11.9
1996	464	25.1	18.5	11.9
1997	447	25.2	17.7	7.2
1998	443	27.2	16.3	6.3
1999	442	25.7	17.2	10.2
2000	443	26.7	16.6	8.1
2001	446	28.1	15.9	n/a
2002	429	28.6	15.0	12.1
2003	429	28.6	15.0	12.1
2004	419	30.3	13.8	14.1
2005	451	27.7	16.3	n/a
2006	511	29.7	17.2	12.1
2007	393	30.7	12.8	15.8
2008	394	30.3	13.0	12.9
2009	381	30.8	13.5	14.7
2010	366	26.9	13.6	14.5
2011	341	29.3	11.6	17.9
2012	346	27.1	12.7	14.7
2013	323	26.1	12.3	17.3
2014	280	24.2	11.5	14.3
2015	287	22.0	13.0	13.2
2016	285	22.0	12.9	13.3
2017	275	23.0	11.9	16.4
2018	263	21.0	12.5	22.1
2019	271	22.0	12.3	27.7
2020	278	21.4	12.9	29.5
2021	287	21.4	13.3	29.6
2022	299	21.0	14.2	27.8
2023	298	20.0	14.9	22.8
2024	328	21.0	15.6	29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alcott School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	313	16.0	19.5	n/a
1989	338	16.8	20.1	n/a
1990	350	17.0	20.5	n/a
1991	373	19.0	19.6	n/a
1992	386	23.4	16.4	3.6
1993	403	25.8	15.6	0.5
1994	439	26.1	16.8	7.1
1995	464	25.1	18.5	11.9
1996	464	25.1	18.5	11.9
1997	447	25.2	17.7	7.2
1998	443	27.2	16.3	6.3
1999	442	25.7	17.2	10.2
2000	443	26.7	16.6	8.1
2001	446	28.1	15.9	n/a
2002	429	28.6	15.0	12.1
2003	429	28.6	15.0	12.1
2004	419	30.3	13.8	14.1
2005	451	27.7	16.3	n/a
2006	511	29.7	17.2	12.1
2007	393	30.7	12.8	15.8
2008	394	30.3	13.0	12.9
2009	381	30.8	13.5	14.7
2010	366	26.9	13.6	14.5
2011	341	29.3	11.6	17.9
2012	346	27.1	12.7	14.7
2013	323	26.1	12.3	17.3
2014	280	24.2	11.5	14.3
2015	287	22.0	13.0	13.2
2016	285	22.0	12.9	13.3
2017	275	23.0	11.9	16.4
2018	263	21.0	12.5	22.1
2019	271	22.0	12.3	27.7
2020	278	21.4	12.9	29.5
2021	287	21.4	13.3	29.6
2022	299	21.0	14.2	27.8
2023	298	20.0	14.9	22.8
2024	328	21.0	15.6	29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcott School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,545
2019	$16,667
2020	$17,005
2021	$17,060
2022	$17,688
2023	$18,182

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcott School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 100^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 89^th of 491 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alcott School)	85.7	70	15.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wolcott School District)	77	59.3	17.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	46.7	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alcott School)	88.6	80.6	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wolcott School District)	78.4	73.6	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alcott School)	69.4	71.1	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wolcott School District)	69.9	67.8	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alcott School)	63.9	50	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wolcott School District)	69.9	57.1	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	38.8	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	298	10%
African American	7	10	42.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	38	52	36.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	224	5.7%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	22.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Alcott School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Alcott School	Public	PK, KG-5	1490 Woodtick Rd.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 879-8160	328	21	15.6	29.9%	227 (69.2%)	16 (4.9%)	60 (18.3%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	80.8	107^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.5%		83.6	89^th of 491 public elementary schools	81.9%	18		70.0	58.3	76.2	72.5	75.0	71.4	$18,182
South Side School	Public	K-5	21 Tuttle Rd.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 584-7812	506	34	14.7	61.7%	201 (39.7%)	39 (7.7%)	229 (45.3%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	48.4	256^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.5%		55.2	231^st of 491 public elementary schools	53.0%	25	50.6	51.2	53.3	48.8	48.8	48.9	47.6	$15,999
Wakelee School	Public	K-5	12 Hempel Dr.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 879-8154	372	32	11.5	37.1%	263 (70.7%)	16 (4.3%)	68 (18.3%)	15 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	60.9	205^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.8%		65.4	184^th of 491 public elementary schools	62.5%	21	58.5	55.6	53.6	47.7	64.8	75.4	47.7	$15,702
Frisbie School	Public	K-5	24 Todd Rd.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 879-8146	271	23	11.7	39.5%	203 (74.9%)	5 (1.8%)	52 (19.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	86.8	53^rd of 497 public elementary schools	89.3%		81.8	104^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.8%	51		82.5	83.7	69.8	70.0	81.4	74.4	$17,268
Urbin T. Kelley School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Ridgewood Rd.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3310	287	24	11.7	16.4%	224 (78.0%)	2 (0.7%)	34 (11.8%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	77.9	126^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.6%		80.7	109^th of 491 public elementary schools	77.8%	17		67.4	63.8	60.5	87.0	74.1	60.5	$19,061
Bucks Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 Bucks Hill Rd.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8182	277	30	9.3	83.8%	16 (5.8%)	49 (17.7%)	200 (72.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	12.3	420^th of 497 public elementary schools	15.5%		8.8	445^th of 491 public elementary schools	9.4%	25	28.0	29.3	16.0	17.6	39.0	16.7		$21,574
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School	Public	K-5	70 Church Street	Southington	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3450	254	21	11.9	23.6%	182 (71.7%)	6 (2.4%)	43 (16.9%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	81.1	102^nd of 497 public elementary schools	79.5%		76.1	136^th of 491 public elementary schools	72.3%	34	71.4	70.2		61.9	83.0			$16,788
Regan School	Public	PK, KG-5	2780 North Main St.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8187	247	16	15.8	77.3%	22 (8.9%)	42 (17.0%)	167 (67.6%)	5 (2.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	32.3	314^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.8%		35.3	300^th of 491 public elementary schools	38.9%	14					70.6	15.2	31.6	$16,586
William M. Strong Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Marion Ave.	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3314	281	23	12.0	28.1%	205 (73.0%)	7 (2.5%)	29 (10.3%)	14 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	78.3	122^nd of 497 public elementary schools	75.5%		82	102^nd of 491 public elementary schools	79.2%	20	67.4		78.3	72.1	70.2	71.7	55.8	$21,278
Wrinn Integrated Preschool - SES	Public	PK	820 Marion Ave	Plantsville	06479	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 628-3314	53	3	17.6		39 (73.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (15.1%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.4%)								(n/a)								$5,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcott School

Is Alcott School a good school?

Alcott School ranks 107^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alcott School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Alcott School.

What is the racial makeup of Alcott School?

Students at Alcott School are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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Wolcott School District

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