Bucks Hill School

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bucks Hill School, located at 330 Bucks Hill Road in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Waterbury Public School district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing foundational education in a supportive environment, emphasizing academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school plays a vital role in its local community, striving to prepare children for their future transitions into middle school through a structured curriculum and collaborative learning atmosphere.

The school is known for being part of a large, diverse urban district that prioritizes equitable access to education and resource management. Like many schools in the Waterbury system, Bucks Hill focuses on meeting state educational standards while fostering a culture of inclusivity and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character building, the school aims to create a stable environment where young learners can build the necessary skills to succeed in their academic journeys.

283

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bucks Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	223
Black	45
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
223 (78.8%)
Black
45 (15.9%)
White
9 (3.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterbury School District
Phone:	(203)574-8182
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51