BUNKER HILL SCHOOL
Bunker Hill School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterbury School District school district, located in Waterbury, CT with about 448 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Bunker Hill School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bunker Hill School, located at 170 Bunker Hill Avenue in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Waterbury Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a structured curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to ensure that students build a strong foundational knowledge base across core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Beyond its academic offerings, Bunker Hill School places a strong focus on community and character development. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to participate in various school activities and initiatives. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, family engagement, and a focus on student achievement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while helping them become active, responsible members of the Waterbury community.
For more information, contact Bunker Hill School at (203) 574-8183 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waterbury, CT 06708-2226
(203) 574-8183
BUNKER HILL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterbury, CT with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waterbury School District
- Total Students:
- 448
- Teachers:
- 39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 448 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.1%
- Black or African American
- 23.2%
- White
- 17.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.