- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterbury, CT
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Waterbury Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090483001396
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterbury Arts Magnet School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 21
- schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterbury Arts Magnet School has class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks #2 of 21 schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
District: Waterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090483001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Waterbury Arts Magnet School held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 59.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 090483001396 · Waterbury, CT Other · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 16.7:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby High School (1,453 students)
Waterbury Arts Magnet School held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 59.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Waterbury Arts Magnet 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
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
820 students
What this shows Waterbury Arts Magnet School reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterbury Arts Magnet School compares
Waterbury Arts Magnet 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 76% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 28.5%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Waterbury Arts Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Waterbury School District reports $20,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterbury Arts Magnet 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterbury Arts Magnet 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.
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
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterbury Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School has 820 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 16.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
63.9% of students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Waterbury Arts Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Waterbury Arts Magnet School rank among schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks #2 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 Waterbury Arts Magnet 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.