POND HILL SCHOOL

Pond Hill School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wallingford School District school district, located in Wallingford, CT with about 324 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Pond Hill School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pond Hill School is a public elementary school located in Wallingford, Connecticut, serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Wallingford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth, curiosity, and a sense of community among its students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Pond Hill School focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and active community engagement. The school leverages its small-group setting to provide personalized attention, helping to ease the transition for children as they begin their formal educational journey. By integrating balanced instruction with play-based learning and character development, Pond Hill aims to provide a strong educational footing for all students in the Wallingford area.

For more information, contact Pond Hill School at (203) 294-6230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

299 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492-5319
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POND HILL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wallingford, CT with about 324 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
324
Teachers:
28.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 324 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POND HILL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.4%
Hispanic/Latino
21.0%
Asian
4.6%
Black or African American
2.8%
Two or more races
1.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.