Alcott School vs South Side School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott School
Wolcott · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
South Side School
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Alcott School Wolcott, Connecticut | South Side School Bristol, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 596 | #392 of 596 |
| National rank | #4691 of 50,301 | #23135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| city | Wolcott | Bristol |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 52.9).
- •Alcott School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Alcott School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Alcott School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 58.3%).
- •Alcott School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •South Side School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 320.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alcott School better than South Side School?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott School ranks higher (80.5 vs 52.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alcott School and South Side School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Wolcott and Bristol in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott School: 320. South Side School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott School and South Side School rank in Connecticut?
Alcott School is 182nd of 596 and South Side School is 392nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).