Wilcoxson School

600 Wilcoxson Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614

www.stratfordk12.org/o/wes

365 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wilcoxson Elementary School, located in Stratford, Connecticut, serves as a neighborhood-based learning community dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Stratford Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where staff and families collaborate to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic excellence with enrichment opportunities, aiming to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Wilcoxson School places a high value on community engagement and character development. The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to inclusivity and the promotion of a safe, respectful, and encouraging atmosphere. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being, the school prepares its diverse student body to succeed both within the district’s academic framework and as productive members of the broader Stratford community.

365

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilcoxson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	95
Black	70
Asian	10
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
170 (46.6 %)
Hispanic
95 (26.0 %)
Black
70 (19.2 %)
Two or More
17 (4.7 %)
Asian
10 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4196
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/wes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 65