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Wilcoxson School vs. Eli Whitney School

Should you attend Wilcoxson School or Eli Whitney School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wilcoxson School
600 Wilcoxson Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eli Whitney School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06615
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Wilcoxson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Eli Whitney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilcoxson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eli Whitney School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
365 students
461 students
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% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
32 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Test Scores

#545 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#290 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
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39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
61%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilcoxson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eli Whitney School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
62%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilcoxson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eli Whitney School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
(Top 50% in CT)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wilcoxson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eli Whitney School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Eli Whitney School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
67
Grade 1 Students
49
64
Grade 2 Students
44
55
Grade 3 Students
64
60
Grade 4 Students
40
69
Grade 5 Students
62
80
Grade 6 Students
65
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
26%
35%
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This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Eli Whitney School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
19%
20%
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% White
47%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilcoxson School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Eli Whitney School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wilcoxson School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Eli Whitney School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.68
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilcoxson School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Eli Whitney School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
25%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eli Whitney School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilcoxson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eli Whitney School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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