Enrollment
1,453
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090483000971
Crosby High School — Waterbury, CT
Federal NCES profile for Crosby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 36
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crosby High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crosby High School reports 1,453 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 88.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 127% above the Connecticut average and 60% above the national baseline. The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 291 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Waterbury School District spends $20,476 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.5% from local sources (property taxes), 63.9% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crosby High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 127% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 127% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 96% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,476
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 291 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
282
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,453 Top 98% in Connecticut — larger than 2% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 88.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.8% +127% vs state
NCES ID 090483000971
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
African American 23.7%
White 6.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 291:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.6%
In-school suspensions 282
Out-of-school suspensions 233
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterbury School District, which includes Crosby High School.
$20,476
Per student
-27%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 63.9%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar high schools in Waterbury
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John F. Kennedy High School
Standard public school
1,391 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Wilby High School
Standard public school
1,196 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
831 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Waterbury Career Academy
Standard public school
709 students 15:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Crosby High School
How many students attend Crosby High School?
Crosby High School has 1,453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosby High School is 15.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crosby High School?
82.8% of students at Crosby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosby High School?
The largest demographic group at Crosby High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waterbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosby High School?
Crosby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.