Walsh School

www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/School_Links/Walsh/index.html

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

360

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walsh School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	227
Black	99
Asian	2
Two or More	20

Hispanic
227 (63.1 %)
Black
99 (27.5 %)
Two or More
20 (5.6 %)
White
12 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (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)574-8164
Website:	http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/School_Links/Walsh/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
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 17

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walsh School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walsh School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	53.3%
Male	168	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)