Wolcott School District

District Overview
Located at 1488 Woodtick Road in Wolcott, Connecticut, the Wolcott School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a midsize suburban community within the greater Waterbury-Shelton metropolitan area. Operating five public schools, the district provides a seamless educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Today, it educates a total student body of 2,100 learners across its primary and secondary grade levels, comprising 1,028 female and 1,072 male students. The student population reflects the local community, including 1,496 White, 387 Hispanic, 96 Black, 61 multiracial, 55 Asian, 3 American Indian, and 2 Pacific Islander students, offering an inclusive environment rooted in suburban Connecticut.

A robust network of educators and operational professionals supports the district's academic and extracurricular offerings. Wolcott School District maintains a full-time equivalent workforce of over 850 staff members, led by approximately 385 full-time equivalent teachers who drive daily classroom instruction. Learning is further enhanced by 63 instructional aides providing tailored support, along with a dedicated team of more than 400 support staff members who oversee student services, administrative functions, and facility operations. This comprehensive staffing structure ensures students receive well-rounded academic, developmental, and logistical support throughout their educational journey. Families, students, and educational researchers can explore further details about district programs and performance by visiting their central portal at www.wolcottps.org.
5
Total Schools
2,100
Total Students
385.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wolcott School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,496
Hispanic387
Black96
Asian55
Two or More61
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,496 (71.2%)
  • Hispanic
    387 (18.4%)
  • Black
    96 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    61 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    55 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wolcott School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,100*
Teachers (FTE):385.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in Wolcott School District
Found 5 Schools