Washington School

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington School, located at 685 Baldwin St. in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Waterbury Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, literacy, and social development. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, striving to create a structured and supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.

The school’s mission focuses on fostering student growth through a combination of rigorous instruction and character building. By integrating state curriculum standards with various support services, Washington School aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. The faculty and staff work closely with families and the broader Waterbury community to ensure that students receive the resources they need to excel both academically and personally within a safe and inclusive setting.

284

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	211
Black	42
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Hispanic
211 (74.3%)
Black
42 (14.8%)
White
16 (5.6%)
Two or More
10 (3.5%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
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)574-8177
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
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 36

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	47.2%
Male	150	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)