Alcott School

www.alcott.wolcottps.org/

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alcott School, located at 1490 Woodtick Rd. in Wolcott, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Wolcott Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for long-term student success. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while encouraging a sense of community, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transitions ahead in their educational journeys.

As part of the Wolcott school system, Alcott School benefits from a structured district approach that prioritizes student-centered instruction and collaboration between faculty, families, and the wider community. The school’s programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, offering resources that help children build confidence and academic competence in their early formative years. Through its commitment to a well-rounded elementary experience, Alcott School remains a central pillar of the local neighborhood, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student who walks through its doors.

320

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcott School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	59
Black	17
Asian	9
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
228 (71.3%)
Hispanic
59 (18.4%)
Black
17 (5.3%)
Asian
9 (2.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
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:	Wolcott School District
Phone:	(203)879-8160
Website:	http://www.alcott.wolcottps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 35