- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterbury, CT
Regan School
Federal NCES profile for Regan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090483000984
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Regan School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 21
- schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Regan School has class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Regan School ranks #1 of 21 schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090483000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Regan School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090483000984 · Waterbury, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 16.9:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby High School (1,453 students)
Regan School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Regan 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 237
Regan School
237 students
What this shows Regan School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Regan School compares
Regan School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 84% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 17.7%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Regan School is about as mixed as 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 Regan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Regan 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
H. S. Chase School
Standard public school
543 students 10.6:1 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Regan School
How many students attend Regan School?
Regan School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Regan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Regan School is 16.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Regan School?
67.1% of students at Regan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Regan School?
The largest demographic group at Regan School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Regan School?
Regan School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Regan School rank among schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Regan School ranks #1 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 Regan 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.