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Wolcott School

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Wolcott School ranks 209 th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Wolcott School is a K–5 elementary school in West Hartford, CT, serving 354 students as part of the West Hartford School District, which ranks in the 67th percentile statewide. The school itself holds a solid, consistent position: ranked 208th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools (58th percentile, 3 stars), and it has stayed in the mid-50s to mid-60s percentile range for the past decade. About 35.6% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, reflecting a comparatively diverse socioeconomic mix.

Academically, Wolcott consistently beats Connecticut state averages on SBAC and NGSS assessments, but trails its own district's averages in most subjects and grade levels. For example, 5th-grade ELA proficiency is 62.7% versus the district's 72.3%, while math proficiency is 57.6% versus the district's 67.1%. Among nearby West Hartford elementaries, Wolcott sits in the middle: Braeburn School ranks 70th statewide and Duffy School ranks 83rd, while Webster Hill School ranks 145th. Wolcott's 208th place puts it ahead of Smith School (249th) and Charter Oak International Academy (269th). It is also a stronger option than nearby Hartford schools like Breakthrough Magnet School South and Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School, as well as New Britain's Holmes Elementary School, and it is roughly comparable to nearby Newington schools like Elizabeth Green School and Anna Reynolds School.

Wolcott's clearest strengths are operational. Chronic absenteeism has improved from 16.8% in 2021–2022 to 9.0% in 2025–2026, better than the district's 10.0% and well below the state's 16.4%. Per-pupil spending is the highest among nearby West Hartford schools at $19,550, and the student-teacher ratio of 11.4 is among the lowest. The school also shows pockets of subgroup strength, including special education students ranking in the 80th percentile statewide. For families, Wolcott offers dependable, above-state performance, economic diversity, and strong attendance — a stable middle option within a high-performing district.

354

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,680

Per pupil spending ?

35.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

71 Wolcott Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06110

(860) 561-2300

District: West Hartford School District

Students who attend Wolcott School usually attend:

Middle:	Bristow Middle School
	Sedgwick Middle School
High:	Conard High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

Hispanic:

20.3%

Asian:

13.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 61st percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (60% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Above the Connecticut median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of West Hartford School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg68%

Connecticut avg51%

209^th of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 11Elementary Schools in the West Hartford School District

51^st of 153West Hartford School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	63.2	209 of 492	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.1	186 of 493	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.4	197 of 497	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.5	187 of 491	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.3	167 of 490	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.1	194 of 538	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	228 of 522	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.7	246 of 532	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.9	195 of 519	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.1	203 of 518	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.7	181 of 551	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.5	289 of 557	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	69.8	223 of 564	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.3	173 of 565	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.0	231 of 579	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	76.7	133 of 566	76.5%	★★★★☆
2008	69.2	227 of 565	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	74.0	171 of 568	69.9%	★★★★☆
2006	75.9	150 of 570	73.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	63.2	114 of 228	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.1	125 of 232	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.1	136 of 237	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.1	120 of 230	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.1	138 of 234	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.1	190 of 455	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.8	114 of 242	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	57.2	123 of 234	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.2	131 of 233	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.5	133 of 231	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.5	115 of 232	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	163 of 445	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	72.2	73 of 371	80.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	86 of 246	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.2	147 of 248	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.4	166 of 250	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.6	126 of 262	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.8	61 of 252	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	42.4	202 of 327	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.2	216 of 295	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.9	175 of 296	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2021)80th percentile+16 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)50th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2026)47th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+10 vs state

Mathematics60%+10 vs state

Science57%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Wolcott School	Public	K-5	71 Wolcott Rd.	West Hartford	06110	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 561-2300	354	31	11.4	35.6%	171 (48.3%)	34 (9.6%)	72 (20.3%)	46 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (7.9%)	63.2	209^th of 492 public elementary schools	57.5%		67.1	186^th of 493 public elementary schools	62.3%	23	56.9	51.9	65.5	62.7		51.9	69.0	57.6		$25,680
Anna Reynolds School	Public	PK, KG-4	85 Reservoir Road	Newington	06111	Capitol Planning Region	Newington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 521-7830	407	31	13.2	39.3%	198 (48.6%)	20 (4.9%)	112 (27.5%)	42 (10.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.1%)	55.9	235^th of 492 public elementary schools	52.2%		45.1	263^rd of 493 public elementary schools	46.7%	28		53.3	66.2			45.6	58.4			$22,546
Webster Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Webster Hill Blvd.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 521-0320	332	26	12.6	35.2%	168 (50.6%)	28 (8.4%)	94 (28.3%)	25 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.5%)	75.9	145^th of 492 public elementary schools	70.5%		77.5	126^th of 493 public elementary schools	74.4%	19	507.0	2469.0	71.4	69.0		63.0	67.9	67.2		$21,560
Duffy School	Public	K-5	95 Westminster St.	West Hartford	06107	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 521-0110	489	37	13.2	11.0%	368 (75.3%)	17 (3.5%)	43 (8.8%)	33 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)	83.4	83^rd of 492 public elementary schools	83.1%		86.6	55^th of 493 public elementary schools	88.8%	28	510.0	60.7	80.0	77.5		73.0	81.2	73.2		$20,415
Elizabeth Green School	Public	PK, KG-4	30 Thomas Street	Newington	06111	Capitol Planning Region	Newington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 666-3394	278	27	10.2	40.6%	124 (44.6%)	17 (6.1%)	81 (29.1%)	37 (13.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	66.9	192^nd of 492 public elementary schools	61.0%		43.4	266^th of 493 public elementary schools	46.0%	74		68.6	2498.0			70.6	46.9			$25,453
Charter Oak International Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Oakwood Ave.	West Hartford	06110	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 233-8506	486	42	11.4	56.6%	119 (24.5%)	54 (11.1%)	201 (41.4%)	67 (13.8%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	38 (7.8%)	43.4	269^th of 492 public elementary schools	45.3%		35.4	302^nd of 493 public elementary schools	38.7%	33	47.3	55.7	42.3	48.6		52.9	40.8	48.6		$22,464
Holmes Elementary School	Public	K-5	2150 Stanley St.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 223-8294	414	33	12.5	66.4%	88 (21.3%)	45 (10.9%)	212 (51.2%)	23 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.1%)	32.2	327^th of 492 public elementary schools	33.5%		21.4	365^th of 493 public elementary schools	26.0%	38	44.2	2378.0	45.0	2481.0		37.2	43.3	2479.0		$19,318
Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	757 New Britain Avenue	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-2600	346	13	25.8	66.2%	46 (13.3%)	43 (12.4%)	227 (65.6%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	8.9	441^st of 492 public elementary schools	10.4%		8.4	453^rd of 493 public elementary schools	8.1%	12	27.6	20.0	21.9	24.1	2465.0	20.0	21.9	2433.0	2456.0	$19,372
Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	64 St. James St.	West Hartford	06119	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 236-3317	342	32	10.5	54.7%	99 (28.9%)	36 (10.5%)	135 (39.5%)	46 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.0%)	52.6	249^th of 492 public elementary schools	49.4%		51.1	249^th of 493 public elementary schools	49.5%		58.1	34.6	50.9	59.0		46.0	65.5	55.7		$23,271
Braeburn School	Public	K-5	45 Braeburn Rd.	West Hartford	06107	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 561-2200	347	28	12.3	11.5%	260 (74.9%)	15 (4.3%)	32 (9.2%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.9%)	85.2	71^st of 492 public elementary schools	85.6%		83.6	81^st of 493 public elementary schools	83.6%	10	73.0	68.8	75.0	84.1		75.0	76.9	71.4		$21,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Wolcott School

What district is Wolcott School in?

West Hartford School District

Is Wolcott School a good school?

Wolcott School ranks 209^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Wolcott School attend?

Students who attend Wolcott School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bristow Middle School
Middle : Sedgwick Middle School
High : Conard High School

How many students attend Wolcott School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 354 students attended Wolcott School.

What is the racial makeup of Wolcott School?

Students at Wolcott School are 48% White, 20% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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