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Elementary Schools in Wallingford School District


At a glance
DistrictWallingford School District91st of 156 Connecticut districtsFull district overview →
8
Schools
2,354
Students
Top rankedMary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville142nd of 493 Connecticut elementary schools
Biggest riser
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville up 18 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Pond Hill School 9.9 students per teacher
Summary:

The Wallingford School District in Connecticut is home to 8 elementary schools serving grades PK-5, with some schools focused on the lower grades (PK-2) and others on the upper grades (3-5). While the district as a whole is ranked 91 out of 156 districts in the state, there are clear standout schools within the system, such as Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville, which consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville is ranked among the top elementary schools in Connecticut, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (17.7%) and the second-lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (29.06%) among the Wallingford schools. In contrast, Pond Hill School has the lowest student-teacher ratio (9.8) and spends the second-lowest amount per student ($17,274), yet still performs well on standardized tests, with scores above the district and state averages.

The data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in driving student outcomes. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates (29.06% to 44.03%) across the district indicates potential socioeconomic disparities that the Wallingford School District may need to address to ensure all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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