SPRAGUE SCHOOL

Sprague School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterbury School District school district, located in Waterbury, CT with about 522 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 35 teachers, Sprague School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Sprague School, located at 1443 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Waterbury Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive and structured learning environment.

The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, focusing on student growth through both academic instruction and social-emotional development. By maintaining a connection to the broader Waterbury school system, Sprague School aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions by encouraging civic responsibility, literacy, and foundational mathematical proficiency within an inclusive classroom setting.

For more information, contact Sprague School at (203) 574-8189 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.