Enrollment
614
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090483001131
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School — Waterbury, CT
Federal NCES profile for Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School reports 614 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% 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 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% above the Connecticut average and 11% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 614 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.1% 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 28/100 (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 Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 58% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 79% | — | — |
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
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
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 614 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 614 Top 79% in Connecticut — larger than 21% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 +41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.5% +58% vs state
NCES ID 090483001131
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 23.9%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 614:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.1%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterbury School District, which includes Rotella Interdistrict Magnet 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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Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
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590 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
B. W. Tinker School
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578 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
H. S. Chase School
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543 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Gilmartin School
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462 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
How many students attend Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School has 614 students enrolled. It is a other school in Waterbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School is 17.1:1, which is 41% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
57.5% of students at Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waterbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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.