Enlightenment School serves 168 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
64%
31%
Black
24%
12%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Enlightenment School?
168 students attend Enlightenment School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Enlightenment School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Enlightenment School?
Enlightenment School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Enlightenment School offer ?
Enlightenment School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Enlightenment School part of?
Enlightenment School is part of Waterbury School District.
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