Enrollment
439
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090483001613
Reed School — Waterbury, CT
Federal NCES profile for Reed School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 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)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+128% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reed School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Reed School reports 439 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 128% above the Connecticut average and 60% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 439 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.1% 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 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Reed 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 128% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 56% | — | — |
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
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 128% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 439 Top 56% in Connecticut — larger than 44% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.1% +128% vs state
NCES ID 090483001613
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 3.9%
White 3.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 439:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.1%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterbury School District, which includes Reed 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
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- 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
Similar other schools in Waterbury
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Wendell L. Cross School
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Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
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B. W. Tinker School
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H. S. Chase School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Reed School
How many students attend Reed School?
Reed School has 439 students enrolled. It is a other school in Waterbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reed School?
83.1% of students at Reed School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reed School?
The largest demographic group at Reed School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waterbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed School?
Reed School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.