Frisbie School

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Frisbie School ranks 53 rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frisbie School is an elementary school located in Wolcott, Connecticut, serving 287 students in grades K-5. As part of the Wolcott School District, which is ranked 61 out of 158 districts in the state, Frisbie School has consistently maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its academic excellence.

Frisbie School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Waterbury School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, Frisbie School had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of white students (74.22% in 2022-2023), in contrast to the more diverse student bodies of nearby Bucks Hill School and H. S. Chase School in Waterbury.

Another key factor that sets Frisbie School apart is its lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.84% in 2022-2023) compared to the Waterbury schools, which have significantly higher rates (ranging from 58.63% to 84.84%). This suggests a potential difference in the socioeconomic status of the student populations, which may contribute to the academic performance gap. Additionally, Frisbie School has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.7 in 2022-2023) compared to the Waterbury schools, which have higher ratios (ranging from 11.5 to 16.9), potentially indicating a more favorable allocation of resources that supports the school's academic success.

Detail:

Public K-5

24 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716

(203) 879-8146

District: Wolcott School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,268

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.2%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frisbie School ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wolcott School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.82. (See more...)

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frisbie School is $17,268. 1 elementary schools in the Wolcott School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frisbie School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frisbie School 53^rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Frisbie School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Wolcott School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolcott School District 61^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Frisbie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	83.46	46^th	570	91.9%
2007	80.04	86^th	568	84.9%
2008	81.40	68^th	565	88.0%
2009	81.67	49^th	566	91.3%
2010	79.79	93^rd	579	83.9%
2011	81.63	55^th	565	90.3%
2012	76.92	126^th	564	77.7%
2013	76.01	152^nd	557	72.7%
2015	83.46	97^th	551	82.4%
2016	85.23	78^th	518	84.9%
2017	81.70	102^nd	519	80.3%
2018	91.88	19^th	532	96.4%
2019	84.62	83^rd	522	84.1%
2021	84.84	89^th	538	83.5%
2022	85.15	69^th	490	85.9%
2023	81.77	104^th	491	78.8%
2024	86.82	53^rd	497	89.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Frisbie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.74	90^th	455	80.2%
2022	76.39	68^th	234	70.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Frisbie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.79	69^th	445	84.5%

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Rank History for White students at Frisbie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	89.23	11^th	296	96.3%
2019	70.75	82^nd	295	72.2%
2021	69.61	97^th	327	70.3%
2022	73.67	68^th	252	73.0%
2024	63.72	98^th	250	60.8%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frisbie School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	260	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1989	276	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1990	273	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	282
1991	270	6	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1992	262	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1993	290	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1994	306	2	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1995	370	3	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1996	370	3	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1997	403	1	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
1998	426	1	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1999	411	2	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2000	405	4	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2001	380	3	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
2002	385	5	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2003	385	5	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2004	385	3	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2005	385	6	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2006	425	7	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2007	383	5	9	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2008	355	5	13	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2009	351	2	14	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2010	345	4	17	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2011	332	5	13	22	0	0	15	0	387
2012	320	10	11	23	1	0	14	0	379
2013	301	9	10	21	1	0	10	0	352
2014	288	11	11	23	0	0	9	0	342
2015	279	8	6	21	0	0	7	0	321
2016	269	6	4	25	0	0	8	0	312
2017	257	6	3	25	0	0	8	0	299
2018	252	6	2	22	0	0	7	0	289
2019	243	8	3	26	0	0	7	0	287
2020	226	9	3	26	0	0	8	0	272
2021	222	13	4	16	0	0	6	0	261
2022	206	9	4	46	2	0	8	0	275
2023	213	8	4	47	1	0	13	1	287

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 Frisbie School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	271	14.0	19.3	n/a
1989	285	14.0	20.3	n/a
1990	282	13.0	21.6	n/a
1991	281	13.0	21.6	n/a
1992	271	16.9	16.0	5.5
1993	298	17.3	17.2	0.7
1994	318	18.7	17.0	10.1
1995	384	19.9	19.3	13
1996	384	19.9	19.3	13
1997	414	22.4	18.5	4.1
1998	445	24.5	18.2	5.4
1999	428	23.8	18.0	8.2
2000	417	25.3	16.5	9.1
2001	397	26.2	15.2	n/a
2002	400	29.8	13.4	12.3
2003	400	29.8	13.4	12.3
2004	399	28.4	14.0	17
2005	401	25.8	15.5	n/a
2006	455	24.4	18.6	14.3
2007	415	24.8	16.7	17.8
2008	394	31.9	12.4	18.3
2009	385	29.9	12.9	16.9
2010	383	28.3	13.5	17.2
2011	387	28.3	13.6	19.4
2012	379	26.7	14.1	22.4
2013	352	25.7	13.6	25
2014	342	25.7	13.2	22.8
2015	321	26.0	12.3	23.7
2016	312	24.0	13.0	24.4
2017	299	24.0	12.4	23.7
2018	289	24.0	12.0	23.5
2019	287	22.0	13.0	31
2020	272	22.0	12.3	31.3
2021	261	21.0	12.4	32.6
2022	275	22.0	12.5	32.7
2023	287	24.4	11.7	34.8

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 Frisbie School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	271	14.0	19.3	n/a
1989	285	14.0	20.3	n/a
1990	282	13.0	21.6	n/a
1991	281	13.0	21.6	n/a
1992	271	16.9	16.0	5.5
1993	298	17.3	17.2	0.7
1994	318	18.7	17.0	10.1
1995	384	19.9	19.3	13
1996	384	19.9	19.3	13
1997	414	22.4	18.5	4.1
1998	445	24.5	18.2	5.4
1999	428	23.8	18.0	8.2
2000	417	25.3	16.5	9.1
2001	397	26.2	15.2	n/a
2002	400	29.8	13.4	12.3
2003	400	29.8	13.4	12.3
2004	399	28.4	14.0	17
2005	401	25.8	15.5	n/a
2006	455	24.4	18.6	14.3
2007	415	24.8	16.7	17.8
2008	394	31.9	12.4	18.3
2009	385	29.9	12.9	16.9
2010	383	28.3	13.5	17.2
2011	387	28.3	13.6	19.4
2012	379	26.7	14.1	22.4
2013	352	25.7	13.6	25
2014	342	25.7	13.2	22.8
2015	321	26.0	12.3	23.7
2016	312	24.0	13.0	24.4
2017	299	24.0	12.4	23.7
2018	289	24.0	12.0	23.5
2019	287	22.0	13.0	31
2020	272	22.0	12.3	31.3
2021	261	21.0	12.4	32.6
2022	275	22.0	12.5	32.7
2023	287	24.4	11.7	34.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frisbie School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,340
2019	$14,209
2020	$15,064
2021	$15,856
2022	$16,299
2023	$17,268

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frisbie School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 83^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 104^th of 491 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frisbie School)	84.3	83.3	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wolcott School District)	77	64.9	12.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisbie School)	80.4	88.1	7.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wolcott School District)	78.4	73.6	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frisbie School)	71	65.3	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wolcott School District)	69.9	67.8	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frisbie School)	77.4	75.5	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wolcott School District)	69.9	69.7	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	287
African American	8	8
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	26	47	80.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	213	12.3%
Two or More Races	7	13	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	34.8%	3.8%

Schools Near Frisbie School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Frisbie School	Public	K-5	24 Todd Rd.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 879-8146	287	24	11.7	34.8%	213 (74.2%)	8 (2.8%)	47 (16.4%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	86.8	53^rd of 497 public elementary schools	89.3%		81.8	104^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.8%	51		82.5	83.7	69.8			70.0	81.4	74.4	$17,268
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	380 Pierpont Rd.	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 574-8168	614	36	16.8	58.6%	161 (26.2%)	104 (16.9%)	288 (46.9%)	17 (2.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.5%)	37	298^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.0%		35	301^st of 491 public elementary schools	38.7%	3	54.7	40.9	43.0	57.9			42.0	37.2	23.2	$19,555
H. S. Chase School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Woodtick Rd.	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8188	629	51	12.2	72.7%	67 (10.7%)	148 (23.5%)	340 (54.1%)	28 (4.5%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.0%)	23.5	355^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.6%		14	401^st of 491 public elementary schools	18.3%	46	25.2	53.5	28.8	35.8			54.9	30.1	13.0	$18,816
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3196 East Main St.	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8174	457	39	11.8	77.0%	55 (12.0%)	96 (21.0%)	258 (56.5%)	18 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.1%)	9.8	439^th of 497 public elementary schools	11.7%		7.9	450^th of 491 public elementary schools	8.4%	11	22.2	26.1	26.7	27.0			20.6	14.7	12.7	$19,924
Regan School	Public	PK, KG-5	2780 North Main St.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8187	246	15	16.9	67.9%	28 (11.4%)	47 (19.1%)	153 (62.2%)	6 (2.4%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	32.3	314^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.8%		35.3	300^th of 491 public elementary schools	38.9%	14							70.6	15.2	31.6	$16,586
Woodrow Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 Birch St.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 573-6660	438	30	14.6	79.9%	10 (2.3%)	104 (23.7%)	309 (70.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	4.6	489^th of 497 public elementary schools	1.6%		4.8	481^st of 491 public elementary schools	2.0%	8	14.8	12.1		12.7			16.7	12.5		$16,229
Reed School	Public	PK, KG-8	33 Griggs Street	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8180	455	39	11.5	84.8%	19 (4.2%)	113 (24.8%)	305 (67.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	6.3	474^th of 497 public elementary schools	4.6%		5.5	474^th of 491 public elementary schools	3.5%		16.0		12.8	18.0	21.3	12.3	14.6			$17,089
Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School	Public	PK, KG-3	116 Beecher Avenue	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 574-8000	171	12	14.8	62.6%	5 (2.9%)	17 (9.9%)	144 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)								(n/a)		37.5								$18,518
Wakelee School	Public	K-5	12 Hempel Dr.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 879-8154	365	33	11.0	32.1%	277 (75.9%)	12 (3.3%)	53 (14.5%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	60.9	205^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.8%		65.4	184^th of 491 public elementary schools	62.5%	21	58.5	55.6	53.6	47.7			64.8	75.4	47.7	$15,702
Bucks Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 Bucks Hill Rd.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8182	294	35	8.3	81.0%	15 (5.1%)	44 (15.0%)	226 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	12.3	420^th of 497 public elementary schools	15.5%		8.8	445^th of 491 public elementary schools	9.4%	25	28.0	29.3	16.0	17.6			39.0	16.7		$21,574

Frequently Asked Questions about Frisbie School

What district is Frisbie School in?

Wolcott School District

Is Frisbie School a good school?

Frisbie School ranks 53^rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Frisbie School?

Students at Frisbie School are 74% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Frisbie School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Frisbie School.

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