Excellent
#42 of 990 schools in CT
Top 4% in state
Based on limited data
Cook Hill School
Elementary School · Wallingford School District · Wallingford, CT
A Wallingford School District elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
57 Hall Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
- Math 87% proficient (2009)
- Reading 77% proficient (2009)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Cook Hill School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cook Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wallingford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,757
Median home value
$328,400
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06492; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Knoll Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Highland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Moses Y. Beach SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 329 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wallingford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cook Hill School is listed in Wallingford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cook Hill School
Cook Hill School is a public elementary school in Wallingford, CT, part of Wallingford School District, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cook Hill School
What grades does Cook Hill School serve?
Cook Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Cook Hill School?
Cook Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook Hill School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cook Hill School rank in CT?
Cook Hill School ranks #42 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Cook Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cook Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cook Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cook Hill School has 87% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Cook Hill School a charter school?
No, Cook Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cook Hill School a Title I school?
No, Cook Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cook Hill School?
40.1% of students at Cook Hill School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (203) 284-5400
- Area population (ZIP 06492)
- 44,099
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06492; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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