DRIGGS SCHOOL
Driggs School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterbury School District school district, located in Waterbury, CT with about 536 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Driggs School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Driggs School, located at 77 Woodlawn Terrace in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Waterbury Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental educational standards, Driggs aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while promoting a strong sense of community among its pupils, staff, and families.
Beyond its core curriculum, Driggs School utilizes its digital presence and district resources to keep parents and guardians informed about school programs, extracurricular opportunities, and academic policies. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and structured, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and social responsibility. As part of the larger Waterbury school system, Driggs focuses on providing the necessary support services and educational tools required to meet the evolving needs of its elementary-aged learners.
For more information, contact Driggs School at (203) 574-8160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waterbury, CT 06710-1721
(203) 574-8160
DRIGGS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterbury, CT with about 536 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waterbury School District
- Total Students:
- 536
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 536 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.7%
- Black or African American
- 28.5%
- White
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.