F. J. KINGSBURY SCHOOL

F. J. Kingsbury School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterbury School District school district, located in Waterbury, CT with about 504 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 29 teachers, F. J. Kingsbury School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

F. J. Kingsbury School, located on Columbia Boulevard in Waterbury, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of its local community, providing elementary education to students in the surrounding area. As part of the Waterbury Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting a culture of inclusivity and engagement among its diverse student population.

Beyond the classroom, F. J. Kingsbury plays an active role in the neighborhood, acting as a hub for families and local stakeholders. The school generally emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to help support student success. By utilizing its facility and resources to create a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, striving to ensure that every learner has the opportunity to achieve their personal and educational goals within a safe, nurturing environment.

For more information, contact F. J. Kingsbury School at (203) 574-8172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

220 Columbia Blvd.
Waterbury, CT 06710-1401
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F. J. KINGSBURY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterbury, CT with about 504 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
504
Teachers:
29
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 504 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.0%
Black or African American
30.4%
White
10.1%
Two or more races
5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.