Hopeville School

303 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hopeville School, located at 2 Cypress St. in Waterbury, Connecticut, serves as a neighborhood elementary school within the Waterbury Public Schools district. Situated in the South End of the city, the school functions as a community hub dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student development and engagement.

As part of the broader Waterbury school system, Hopeville School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational accessibility. The facility serves a diverse student population, working to provide resources and academic support that prepare children for their transition into middle school. By maintaining a focus on neighborhood-centric education, the school plays an essential role in the local educational landscape, striving to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere for its young learners.

303

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hopeville School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	209
Black	55
Asian	3
Two or More	10

Hispanic
209 (69.0 %)
Black
55 (18.2 %)
White
26 (8.6 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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)574-8173
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hopeville School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hopeville School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	53.1%
Male	142	46.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)