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Wilcoxson School

Summary:

Wilcoxson School is an elementary school in Stratford, Connecticut, serving 365 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. This school stands out as a relatively high-performing institution within the Stratford School District, which is ranked 140 out of 158 districts in the state.

Wilcoxson School consistently outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Wilcoxson's 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 47.5%, compared to the district's 38.8% and the state's 51.4%. The school's special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform significantly better than their counterparts in the state. Wilcoxson School has been ranked in the top half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it above the district's overall ranking and rating.

Wilcoxson School's diverse student population, with 53.42% minority students, is another notable aspect. Despite this diversity, the school's academic performance, particularly for its White students, is still above the state average, suggesting that the school is effectively serving its diverse student body. Compared to nearby schools, such as Second Hill Lane School, Franklin School, and Stratford Academy - Johnson House, Wilcoxson School outperforms most of them, with the exception of Eli Whitney School, which consistently outperforms Wilcoxson in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public K-6

 600 Wilcoxson Avenue
       Stratford, CT  06614

(203) 385-4196

District: Stratford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
311th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,169 Help


Students who attend Wilcoxson School usually attend:

Middle:    David Wooster Middle School
High:    Stratford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
Hispanic:
28.1%
African American:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilcoxson School ranks worse than 62.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Stratford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wilcoxson School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), Hispanic (28.1%), African American (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Stratford School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilcoxson School is 16. 7 elementary schools in the Stratford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilcoxson School is $20,169. 5 elementary schools in the Stratford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wilcoxson School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 140th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilcoxson School

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Rank History for all students at Wilcoxson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.02 348th 570 38.9%
2007 65.50 267th 568 53.0%
2008 63.48 278th 565 50.8%
2009 56.22 333rd 566 41.2%
2010 60.03 311th 579 46.3%
2011 59.70 303rd 565 46.4%
2012 65.73 265th 564 53.0%
2013 57.18 310th 557 44.3%
2015 45.10 327th 551 40.7%
2016 30.25 355th 518 31.5%
2017 38.56 319th 519 38.5%
2018 35.59 347th 532 34.8%
2019 37.71 329th 522 37.0%
2021 42.97 289th 538 46.3%
2022 42.80 277th 490 43.5%
2023 47.63 251st 491 48.9%
2024 34.63 311th 497 37.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilcoxson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.72 139th 371 62.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilcoxson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.05 88th 302 70.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilcoxson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.09 252nd 455 44.6%
2023 40.54 145th 230 37.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilcoxson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.64 201st 247 18.6%
2021 42.97 244th 445 45.2%
2023 37.79 151st 231 34.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wilcoxson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.42 232nd 296 21.6%
2019 42.15 199th 295 32.5%
2021 49.11 181st 327 44.6%
2023 38.35 186th 262 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wilcoxson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 261 19 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 267 15 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1990 266 13 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 270 18 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1992 282 38 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 288 31 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 282 42 10 23 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 315 54 15 24 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 315 54 15 24 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 312 68 15 24 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 304 67 26 32 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 313 72 28 33 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 298 75 17 33 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 303 78 22 33 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 279 71 16 53 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2003 279 71 16 53 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2004 277 67 13 62 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 272 70 8 61 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 282 82 10 75 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 242 76 8 68 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 225 71 15 87 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 206 85 12 93 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 228 74 15 89 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2011 210 68 19 89 1 4 0 0 391
2012 200 60 17 95 0 0 10 0 382
2013 204 54 17 89 0 0 12 0 376
2014 207 58 15 83 0 0 15 0 378
2015 200 61 16 77 0 0 16 0 370
2016 182 57 14 76 0 0 12 0 341
2017 191 48 12 91 0 0 12 0 354
2018 177 52 12 109 0 1 12 0 363
2019 190 44 11 117 0 1 18 0 381
2020 192 58 9 109 0 0 16 0 384
2021 166 64 7 95 2 0 18 0 352
2022 172 66 8 102 4 1 18 0 371
2023 170 70 10 95 2 1 17 0 365
2024 161 73 6 99 2 0 11 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilcoxson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 15.0 19.0 n/a
1989 292 15.0 19.4 n/a
1990 293 15.0 19.5 n/a
1991 304 15.0 20.2 n/a
1992 346 19.5 17.7 9.2
1993 350 19.7 17.8 1.1
1994 357 20.1 17.8 19.6
1995 408 23.8 17.1 18.9
1996 408 23.8 17.1 18.9
1997 419 23.9 17.5 18.1
1998 429 25.3 17.0 14.2
1999 446 27.9 16.0 24
2000 424 27.6 15.4 20
2001 436 28.0 15.6 n/a
2002 419 27.0 15.5 23.6
2003 419 27.0 15.5 23.6
2004 419 26.8 15.6 19.8
2005 411 22.6 18.2 n/a
2006 449 24.6 18.3 23.4
2007 394 24.6 16.0 21.3
2008 398 28.0 14.2 27.6
2009 396 28.1 15.1 25.8
2010 406 25.2 16.1 30.3
2011 391 25.8 15.1 37.3
2012 382 25.2 15.1 36.1
2013 376 25.5 14.7 36.4
2014 378 26.0 14.5 36.8
2015 370 26.0 14.2 37.6
2016 341 24.0 14.2 40.8
2017 354 26.4 13.4 37
2018 363 27.6 13.1 37.7
2019 381 27.6 13.8 43
2020 384 28.7 13.3 46.4
2021 352 24.7 14.2 44.3
2022 371 26.9 13.7 48
2023 365 26.1 13.9 39.7
2024 352 22.0 16.0 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilcoxson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 15.0 19.0 n/a
1989 292 15.0 19.4 n/a
1990 293 15.0 19.5 n/a
1991 304 15.0 20.2 n/a
1992 346 19.5 17.7 9.2
1993 350 19.7 17.8 1.1
1994 357 20.1 17.8 19.6
1995 408 23.8 17.1 18.9
1996 408 23.8 17.1 18.9
1997 419 23.9 17.5 18.1
1998 429 25.3 17.0 14.2
1999 446 27.9 16.0 24
2000 424 27.6 15.4 20
2001 436 28.0 15.6 n/a
2002 419 27.0 15.5 23.6
2003 419 27.0 15.5 23.6
2004 419 26.8 15.6 19.8
2005 411 22.6 18.2 n/a
2006 449 24.6 18.3 23.4
2007 394 24.6 16.0 21.3
2008 398 28.0 14.2 27.6
2009 396 28.1 15.1 25.8
2010 406 25.2 16.1 30.3
2011 391 25.8 15.1 37.3
2012 382 25.2 15.1 36.1
2013 376 25.5 14.7 36.4
2014 378 26.0 14.5 36.8
2015 370 26.0 14.2 37.6
2016 341 24.0 14.2 40.8
2017 354 26.4 13.4 37
2018 363 27.6 13.1 37.7
2019 381 27.6 13.8 43
2020 384 28.7 13.3 46.4
2021 352 24.7 14.2 44.3
2022 371 26.9 13.7 48
2023 365 26.1 13.9 39.7
2024 352 22.0 16.0 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilcoxson School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,837
2019 $17,024
2020 $16,963
2021 $18,609
2022 $18,609
2023 $20,169

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilcoxson School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 329th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 251st of 491 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilcoxson School)57.962.9
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)4239.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilcoxson School)36.854.8
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)42.636
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilcoxson School)53.340
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)46.138.6
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilcoxson School)6043.9
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)44.135.1
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilcoxson School)48.348.3
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)51.740.6
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilcoxson School)41.732.8
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)39.232
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilcoxson School)41.856.9
 15.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)48.941.7
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilcoxson School)30.932.8
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)35.827.3
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students381365
 4.2%
African American4470
 59.1%
American Indian02
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic11795
 18.8%
Pacific Islander11
White190170
 10.5%
Two or More Races1817
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%39.7%
 3.3%

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Students who attend Wilcoxson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : David Wooster Middle School
High : Stratford High School

Students at Wilcoxson School are 46% White, 28% Hispanic, 21% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Wilcoxson School.

Wilcoxson School ranks 311th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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