Waterbury School District

District Spending

The Waterbury School District spends $14,101 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 56% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Waterbury School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Waterbury School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Waterbury School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Waterbury School District serves 11% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.