Driggs School

www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/School_Links/Driggs/mainpg.htm

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

462

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Driggs School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	276
Black	114
Asian	12
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Hispanic
276 (59.7 %)
Black
114 (24.7 %)
White
33 (7.1 %)
Two or More
24 (5.2 %)
Asian
12 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterbury School District
Phone:	(203)574-8160
Website:	http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/School_Links/Driggs/mainpg.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 79