Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School

www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/24/Home

614 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School, located in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a specialized educational institution that focuses on integrating the arts into a rigorous academic curriculum. As an interdistrict magnet school, it draws a diverse student body from the surrounding region, fostering a multicultural learning environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and personal expression. The school’s programming is designed to prepare students for future success by balancing traditional core subjects with hands-on experiences in visual arts, music, dance, and theater.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Rotella places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school utilizes a thematic approach to learning, encouraging students to make connections between their artistic endeavors and the world around them. By providing students with modern facilities and opportunities to work alongside professional artists and educators, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, innovative thinkers who are prepared to meet the challenges of an increasingly global society.

614

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	288
Black	104
Asian	17
Two or More	40
American Indian	4

Hispanic
288 (46.9 %)
White
161 (26.2 %)
Black
104 (16.9 %)
Two or More
40 (6.5 %)
Asian
17 (2.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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)574-8168
Website:	http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/24/Home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 72

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	51.1%
Male	300	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)