At a glance
Reported students
578
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455
B. W. Tinker School: 578 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
15.9:1 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
- 541
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.5:1
What the reported data says about B. W. Tinker School
B. W. Tinker School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Waterbury. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Waterbury School District. NCES reports 578 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (63.7%) and Black (17%). English learners represent 16.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking B. W. Tinker School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.3 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
- 16.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.6%
- Hispanic63.7%
- Black17%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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.
Other schools in Waterbury School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Wendell L. Cross School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
606 reported students
H. S. Chase School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
614 reported students
Gilmartin School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
462 reported students
Carrington School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
455 reported students
Public schools near B. W. Tinker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duggan School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–08 | 429 | 0.6 mi |
| Hopeville School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 291 | 0.9 mi |
| Washington School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 284 | 1 mi |
| Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 590 | 1.2 mi |
| Gilmartin School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–08 | 462 | 1.4 mi |
| Walsh School Elementary · Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 350 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about B. W. Tinker School
What grades does B. W. Tinker School serve?
B. W. Tinker School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waterbury School District.
How many students attend B. W. Tinker School?
B. W. Tinker School reported 578 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 541 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at B. W. Tinker School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 578 students and 36.3 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 B. W. Tinker School a public, charter, or magnet school?
B. W. Tinker School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waterbury School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of B. W. Tinker School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.7% 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 B. W. Tinker School in?
B. W. Tinker School is part of Waterbury School District, based in Waterbury, CT, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near B. W. Tinker School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Duggan School (0.6 mi), Hopeville School (0.9 mi), Washington School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.