Waterbury Elem School in Roselle, IL

At a glance

Reported students

415

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

40.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

60th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

417.5

Waterbury Elem School: 415 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

10.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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: 389
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 10.5:1

What the reported data says about Waterbury Elem School

Waterbury Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Roselle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Keeneyville SD 20. NCES reports 415 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 White (57.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.7%). English learners represent 21.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Waterbury Elem School

1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.25 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 21.6%
Students with disabilities: 15.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 39.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
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

White57.6%
Hispanic28.7%
Black2.9%
Asian8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.2%

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

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Greenbrook Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

466 reported students

Spring Wood Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

420 reported students

Keeneyville Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

0 reported students

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Public schools near Waterbury Elem 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
Foundations-Raymond Benson Primary-Itasca SD 10 Elementary · North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative	PK–02	—	1.3 mi
Erickson Elementary School Elementary · Bloomingdale SD 13	PK–05	445	1.3 mi
Greenbrook Elem School Elementary · Keeneyville SD 20	KG–05	466	1.5 mi
Horizon Elem School Elementary · SD U-46	PK–06	436	1.8 mi
Nathan Hale Elem School Elementary · Schaumburg CCSD 54	KG–06	495	2 mi
Spring Hills Elem School Elementary · Roselle SD 12	PK–05	477	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Waterbury Elem School

What grades does Waterbury Elem School serve?

Waterbury Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Keeneyville SD 20.

How many students attend Waterbury Elem School?

Waterbury Elem School reported 415 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 389 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Waterbury Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 415 students and 40.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Waterbury Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Waterbury Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Keeneyville SD 20 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Waterbury Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

39.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Waterbury Elem School in?

Waterbury Elem School is part of Keeneyville SD 20, based in Hanover Park, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Waterbury Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Foundations-Raymond Benson Primary-Itasca SD 10 (1.3 mi), Erickson Elementary School (1.3 mi), Greenbrook Elem School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.