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Wilcoxson School

600 Wilcoxson Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614Stratford School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
365
Students
Total enrolled
$26,444
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 84% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 365 students in grades KG–06 in Stratford, Connecticut.
84% above average funding
District spends $26,444 per pupil, 84% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wilcoxson School is a mid-sized elementary in Stratford, Connecticut, serving grades KG–06 with 365 students. The district invests $26,444 per student — 84% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wilcoxson School

365
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution178 male · 187 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 145 students
Student Composition
47%
26%
19%
Asian3%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black19%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090444000899

Academic Outcomes at Wilcoxson School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 82th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06614

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,444Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,444
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,635
Student Support$5,024
Administration$3,173
Operations$3,967
Other$2,644
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,444 spent per student, an estimated $11,715 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
63%
State government
28.1%
Local (property tax)
62.8%
Federal programs
9.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,444/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Second Hill Lane SchoolStratford Academy - Johnson HouseEli Whitney SchoolNichols School
+3 more
↓
Middle
David Wooster Middle SchoolHarry B. Flood Middle School
↓
High School
Stratford High SchoolBunnell High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyGreater Bridgeport Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictStratford School District →
Phone: (203)385-4196
NCES ID: 090444000899
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Stratford seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Stratford School District
High
Stratford High School
1,127 students · 09–12
● 51 opp45% FRL
High
Bunnell High School
1,042 students · 09–12
● 51 opp38% FRL
Elem
Second Hill Lane School
594 students · KG–06
● 51 opp46% FRL
Elem
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
557 students · KG–06
● 51 opp64% FRL
Mid
David Wooster Middle School
539 students · 07–08
● 51 opp51% FRL
Mid
Harry B. Flood Middle School
489 students · 07–08
● 51 opp45% FRL
Elem
Eli Whitney School
461 students · KG–06
● 51 opp34% FRL
Elem
Nichols School
441 students · KG–06
● 51 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
600 Wilcoxson Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.