- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterbury, CT
H. S. Chase School
Federal NCES profile for H. S. Chase School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090483000977
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. S. Chase School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 21
- schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
H. S. Chase School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. S. Chase School ranks #4 of 21 schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090483000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
H. S. Chase School shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 090483000977 · Waterbury, CT Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 10.6:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby High School (1,453 students)
H. S. Chase School shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
H. S. Chase 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 543
H. S. Chase School
543 students
What this shows H. S. Chase School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How H. S. Chase School compares
H. S. Chase 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
African American 21.7%
White 11.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, H. S. Chase School is more 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 H. S. Chase School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. S. Chase 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 other schools in Waterbury
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
820 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Standard public school
614 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Wendell L. Cross School
Standard public school
606 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Standard public school
590 students 14:1 students per teacher
B. W. Tinker School
Standard public school
578 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Gilmartin School
Standard public school
462 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about H. S. Chase School
How many students attend H. S. Chase School?
H. S. Chase School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. S. Chase School?
The student-teacher ratio at H. S. Chase School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 H. S. Chase School?
72.0% of students at H. S. Chase School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. S. Chase School?
The largest demographic group at H. S. Chase School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. S. Chase School?
H. S. Chase School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 H. S. Chase School rank among schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, H. S. Chase School ranks #4 of 21 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 schools in Waterbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterbury School District?
Besides H. S. Chase 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.