WALSH SCHOOL

Walsh School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterbury School District school district, located in Waterbury, CT with about 434 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 51 teachers, Walsh School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

The Walsh School, located at 55 Dikeman Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Waterbury Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies in alignment with state educational standards. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the Walsh School functions as an integral part of the Waterbury educational system, prioritizing community engagement and parental involvement. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a collaborative culture between educators, families, and staff, the Walsh School aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and provide them with the essential skills necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact Walsh School at (203) 574-8164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

55 Dikeman Street
Waterbury, CT 06704-3907
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WALSH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterbury, CT with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
434
Teachers:
51
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 434 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.8%
Black or African American
26.7%
White
4.6%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.