At a glance
Reported students
401
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
401
Brass City Charter School: 401 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 324
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Brass City Charter School
Brass City Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Waterbury. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Brass City Charter School District. NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.6%) and Black (32.9%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brass City Charter School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic56.6%
- Black32.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Brass City Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driggs School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 410 | 0.4 mi |
| F. J. Kingsbury School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 416 | 0.5 mi |
| Bunker Hill School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 445 | 0.7 mi |
| Walsh School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 350 | 1.1 mi |
| Reed School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–08 | 439 | 1.1 mi |
| Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 590 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brass City Charter School
What grades does Brass City Charter School serve?
Brass City Charter School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brass City Charter School District.
How many students attend Brass City Charter School?
Brass City Charter School reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 324 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brass City Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 401 students and 28.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Brass City Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brass City Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Brass City Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Brass City Charter School in?
Brass City Charter School is part of Brass City Charter School District, based in Waterbury, CT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brass City Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Driggs School (0.4 mi), F. J. Kingsbury School (0.5 mi), Bunker Hill School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.