Wakelee School

www.wakelee.wolcottps.org/

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wakelee School is a public elementary school located in Wolcott, Connecticut, serving students in the local community. As part of the Wolcott Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to become curious, responsible, and engaged learners through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond academics, Wakelee School places a high value on community and collaboration, maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Wolcott neighborhood. The school’s mission centers on preparing young learners for future success by creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individual achievements and promotes a lifelong love of education. With a focus on modern teaching practices and student-centered support, Wakelee remains a vital pillar of the town's educational framework.

366

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakelee School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	64
Black	18
Asian	12
Two or More	12

White
260 (71.0%)
Hispanic
64 (17.5%)
Black
18 (4.9%)
Asian
12 (3.3%)
Two or More
12 (3.3%)

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)879-8154
Website:	http://www.wakelee.wolcottps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 53

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 70