Wolcott School

wolcott.whps.org

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wolcott School, located at 71 Wolcott Road in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the West Hartford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of responsible citizenship. The school is known for its strong sense of community, where educators, students, and families collaborate to ensure that every child meets their full potential through a diverse and rigorous curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wolcott School places a significant focus on enriching the student experience through various extracurricular activities and programs that encourage creativity and critical thinking. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to equity and inclusivity, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills and values necessary for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing both individualized instruction and community-wide engagement, Wolcott remains a key pillar of the West Hartford educational landscape.

358

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wolcott School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	80
Black	29
Asian	49
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
167 (46.6 %)
Hispanic
80 (22.3 %)
Asian
49 (13.7 %)
Two or More
30 (8.4 %)
Black
29 (8.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	West Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)561-2300
Website:	http://wolcott.whps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 59

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55