Bucks Hill School vs Wakelee School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucks Hill School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Wakelee School
Wolcott · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Bucks Hill School Waterbury, Connecticut | Wakelee School Wolcott, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #521 of 596 | #176 of 596 |
| National rank | #40068 of 50,301 | #4392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| city | Waterbury | Wolcott |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakelee School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 27.5).
- •Wakelee School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Wakelee School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Wakelee School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 79.9%).
- •Bucks Hill School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.4).
- •Wakelee School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 283.
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 Bucks Hill School better than Wakelee School?
On the Success Index (US), Wakelee School ranks higher (81.1 vs 27.5 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 Bucks Hill School and Wakelee School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Wolcott in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucks Hill School: 283. Wakelee School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucks Hill School and Wakelee School rank in Connecticut?
Bucks Hill School is 521st of 596 and Wakelee School is 176th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).