Enlightenment School (Closed 2018)

30 Church St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 168 students in grades 6-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
168 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
64%
29%
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Black
24%
13%
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White
10%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Enlightenment School?
168 students attend Enlightenment School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Enlightenment School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enlightenment School?
Enlightenment School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Enlightenment School offer ?
Enlightenment School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Enlightenment School part of?
Enlightenment School is part of Waterbury School District.

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