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Wolcott School

71 WOLCOTT RD, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110

Top 10% School in Connecticut

Ranked 17 of 200 in Connecticut

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About Wolcott School

Wolcott School is a public elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut, for kids in grades K–5. It has about 365 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1. The school focuses on core subjects like reading, writing, math, science, visual arts, world language, and physical education while also creating a welcoming and positive learning environment. The school has many different cultures, with about 46% of students being White, 22.6% being Hispanic, 13.4% being Asian, and 9.5% being Black. This makes for a rich cultural environment. Wolcott School is one of the best elementary schools in West Hartford and one of the best in Connecticut. It promotes social-emotional learning through PBIS and character education, and it has strong family involvement and enrichment programs.

Wolcott School Contact Information

Address

71 WOLCOTT RD, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110

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Phone

(860) 561-2300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 67% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
379
Total Students
$90361
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 17 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wolcott School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.6%
Asian 13.7%
Hispanic 22.3%
Black 8.1%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
46.6%
Asian
13.7%
Hispanic
22.3%
Black
8.1%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 379
52.8%
200 Female
47.2%
179 Male

Student Population

379 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The superintendent of West Hartford has said that work is already underway to fix up and secure the main entrance to Wolcott Elementary. The upgrades are part of a larger effort to make schools safer. They include a new design for the main office and better security features.

The district's proposed school budget for 2025–26, which is $215.2 million, also includes money for these kinds of capital improvements, as well as money for special education, staffing, and infrastructure.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of special programs does Wolcott School have?

Ans. Wolcott offers programs for gifted and talented students, as well as enrichment in STEM, the arts, physical education, and library media.

Q2. How does Wolcott help students of different backgrounds feel welcome and included?

Ans. The school creates an inclusive environment by using culturally responsive teaching, social-emotional learning programs, and PBIS initiatives.

Q3. Are there activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, arts programs, STEM challenges, and seasonal enrichment activities to improve their creativity and ability to work with others.

Q4. What can families do to be a part of school life?

Ans. Parents can get involved by joining the PTA, volunteering in the classroom, going to school events, and doing community service projects.

Q5. What steps are being taken to keep students safe?

Ans. Wolcott has safe entrances, supervised arrivals and departures, regular safety drills, and raised crosswalks nearby that help keep pedestrians safe.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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