Margaret M. Generali Elementary School

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Margaret M. Generali Elementary School is a public school located in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated on East Main Street, the school is part of the Waterbury Public Schools district and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Beyond classroom academics, Margaret M. Generali Elementary prioritizes community and family engagement, often hosting events and initiatives aimed at strengthening the partnership between educators and parents. By focusing on a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the local community.

415

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret M. Generali Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	249
Black	91
Asian	16
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
249 (60.0%)
Black
91 (21.9%)
White
36 (8.7%)
Two or More
22 (5.3%)
Asian
16 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)574-8174
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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 6

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Margaret M. Generali Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Margaret M. Generali Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	51.1%
Male	203	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)