F. J. Kingsbury School
Tel:
(203)574-8172
- F. J. Kingsbury School serves 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
F. J. Kingsbury School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- F. J. Kingsbury School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 525 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- F. J. Kingsbury School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of F. J. Kingsbury School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #746 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 24% |
| Black | 32% | 13% |
| White | 7% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterbury School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to F. J. Kingsbury School is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Reed School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Driggs School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterbury Driggs School Grades: PK-5 | 507 students
0.6 miles
77 Woodlawn Terrace
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203)574-8160 0.6 PK-5 507 - Waterbury Bunker Hill Bdlc Special Education School
Grades: 1-5 | 22 students
0.9 miles
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203)574-8183 0.9 1-5 22 - Waterbury Bunker Hill School Grades: PK-5 | 490 students
0.9 miles
170 Bunker Hill Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203)574-8183 0.9 PK-5 490 - Waterbury Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 590 students
1.0 miles
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203)574-8162 1.0 PK-5 590 - Waterbury Reed Esc Special Education School
Grades: 1-6 | 18 students
1.0 miles
33 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203)574-8180 1.0 1-6 18
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