- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterbury, CT
Bucks Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Bucks Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090483000968
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bucks Hill School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bucks Hill School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bucks Hill School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090483000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bucks Hill School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 090483000968 · Waterbury, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 8.1:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby High School (1,453 students)
Bucks Hill School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bucks Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crosby High Sc
Crosby High School
1,453 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,391 students
- Wilby High Sch
Wilby High School
1,196 students
- Michael F. Wal
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
1,059 students
- West Side Midd
West Side Middle School
848 students
- This school 283
Bucks Hill School
283 students
What this shows Bucks Hill School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bucks Hill School compares
Bucks Hill School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 121% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 121% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
African American 15.9%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Bucks Hill School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Waterbury School District reports $20,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bucks Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bucks Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterbury
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bucks Hill School
How many students attend Bucks Hill School?
Bucks Hill School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucks Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucks Hill School is 8.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bucks Hill School?
80.3% of students at Bucks Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bucks Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Bucks Hill School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bucks Hill School?
Bucks Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bucks Hill School rank among elementary schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Bucks Hill School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Waterbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waterbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterbury School District?
Besides Bucks Hill School, Waterbury School District also operates Crosby High School (1,453 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,391 students), and Wilby High School (1,196 students). See the Waterbury School District district page for the complete list.