Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wapping Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
5%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
7%
12%
White
52%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
How many students attend Wapping Elementary School?
328 students attend Wapping Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wapping Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wapping Elementary School?
Wapping Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wapping Elementary School offer ?
Wapping Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wapping Elementary School part of?
Wapping Elementary School is part of South Windsor School District.
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