Walsh School

www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/School_Links/Walsh/index.html

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Walsh School, located at 55 Dikeman Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Waterbury Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies in alignment with state educational standards. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the Walsh School functions as an integral part of the Waterbury educational system, prioritizing community engagement and parental involvement. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a collaborative culture between educators, families, and staff, the Walsh School aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and provide them with the essential skills necessary for long-term success.

350

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walsh School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	265
Black	66
Two or More	9

Hispanic
265 (75.7%)
Black
66 (18.9%)
White
10 (2.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.6%)

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)574-8164
Website:	http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/School_Links/Walsh/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
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 18

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walsh School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walsh School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	51.7%
Male	169	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)