Brooklyn Elementary School serves 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
55%
31%
Black
26%
12%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn Elementary School?
189 students attend Brooklyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Brooklyn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Elementary School?
Brooklyn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brooklyn Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn Elementary School is part of Waterbury School District.
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