Special Education Preschool serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
64%
31%
Black
15%
12%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Special Education Preschool?
228 students attend Special Education Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Special Education Preschool students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Special Education Preschool?
Special Education Preschool has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Special Education Preschool offer ?
Special Education Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Special Education Preschool part of?
Special Education Preschool is part of Waterbury School District.
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