Regan School

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Regan School ranks 314 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Regan School is an elementary school in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving 246 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite being part of the Waterbury School District, which is ranked 151 out of 158 districts in the state, Regan School consistently outperforms the district and the state of Connecticut in academic assessments.

Regan School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among specific student subgroups. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school ranked 109 out of 371 Connecticut elementary schools for its special education students and 62 out of 302 for its low socioeconomic status students, both with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students.

While Regan School outperforms the Waterbury School District, some nearby schools, such as Wakelee School in the Wolcott School District, have significantly higher academic performance and lower percentages of students from low-income backgrounds. This suggests that Regan School may have valuable insights and practices that could be shared with other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2780 North Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06704

(203) 574-8187

District: Waterbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
314^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,586

Students who attend Regan School usually attend:

Middle:	North End Middle School
High:	Wilby High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.6%

African American:

17.0%

White:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Regan School ranks worse than 63.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Waterbury School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.6%), African American (17%), White (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Regan School is 15.8. 16 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Regan School employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Regan School is $16,586. 16 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Regan School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waterbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterbury School District 151^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Regan School

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Rank History for all students at Regan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	36.58	422^nd	570	26.0%
2007	36.02	432^nd	568	23.9%
2008	41.66	404^th	565	28.5%
2009	49.18	379^th	566	33.0%
2010	43.76	411^th	579	29.0%
2011	38.73	413^th	565	26.9%
2012	41.16	418^th	564	25.9%
2013	26.02	453^rd	557	18.7%
2015	15.50	463^rd	551	16.0%
2016	18.02	416^th	518	19.7%
2017	10.41	449^th	519	13.5%
2018	9.10	468^th	532	12.0%
2019	18.81	418^th	522	19.9%
2021	39.35	311^th	538	42.2%
2022	47.97	258^th	490	47.3%
2023	35.27	300^th	491	38.9%
2024	32.33	314^th	497	36.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Regan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.00	109^th	371	70.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Regan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.19	62^nd	302	79.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Regan School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.11	43^rd	112	61.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Regan School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	140	97	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	271
1989	131	94	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	267
1990	127	117	n/a	49	n/a	n/a	n/a	293
1991	119	133	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	298
1992	127	111	1	52	0	n/a	n/a	291
1993	120	116	2	45	0	n/a	n/a	283
1994	108	140	3	65	1	n/a	n/a	317
1995	91	149	4	57	3	n/a	n/a	304
1996	91	149	4	57	3	n/a	n/a	304
1997	97	161	1	73	3	n/a	n/a	335
1998	98	139	1	60	1	n/a	n/a	299
1999	88	116	1	81	1	n/a	n/a	287
2000	91	133	2	86	0	n/a	n/a	312
2001	84	109	3	102	2	n/a	n/a	300
2002	90	114	6	117	1	n/a	n/a	328
2003	90	114	6	117	1	n/a	n/a	328
2004	86	117	7	106	1	n/a	n/a	317
2005	89	118	8	108	1	n/a	n/a	324
2006	81	122	9	120	1	n/a	n/a	333
2007	77	104	5	107	1	n/a	n/a	294
2008	72	119	6	116	0	n/a	n/a	313
2009	64	113	7	115	0	n/a	n/a	299
2010	56	103	5	127	0	n/a	n/a	291
2011	54	105	0	119	0	0	2	280
2012	50	97	3	138	0	0	4	292
2013	53	81	6	104	0	0	10	254
2014	47	74	5	120	0	0	15	261
2015	38	86	3	135	0	0	17	279
2016	36	70	4	134	0	0	12	256
2017	36	69	6	140	2	0	9	262
2018	46	70	6	140	2	0	9	273
2019	41	43	5	150	2	0	8	249
2020	32	44	5	141	1	0	8	231
2021	32	35	4	129	1	0	6	207
2022	33	45	7	141	3	0	7	236
2023	28	47	6	153	5	0	7	246
2024	22	42	5	167	4	0	7	247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Regan School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	271	15.0	18.0	n/a
1989	267	16.0	16.6	n/a
1990	293	15.0	19.5	n/a
1991	298	15.0	19.8	n/a
1992	291	17.1	17.0	48.8
1993	283	17.4	16.3	5.3
1994	317	17.3	18.3	58.4
1995	304	17.1	17.8	76.3
1996	304	17.1	17.8	76.3
1997	335	19.1	17.5	55.2
1998	299	18.1	16.5	61.5
1999	287	16.0	17.9	71.4
2000	312	16.0	19.5	70.8
2001	300	20.1	14.9	n/a
2002	328	20.5	16.0	76.2
2003	328	20.5	16.0	76.2
2004	317	19.5	16.3	74.8
2005	324	16.7	19.4	n/a
2006	333	17.7	18.8	71.5
2007	294	15.7	18.7	72.4
2008	313	16.3	19.2	77.3
2009	299	19.2	17.9	74.9
2010	291	16.4	17.7	80.4
2011	280	17.1	16.3	78.6
2012	292	15.9	18.3	77.4
2013	254	17.8	14.2	80.3
2014	261	17.4	15.0	85.1
2015	279	18.0	15.5	81.7
2016	256	19.0	13.4	89.1
2017	262	20.8	12.5	71.8
2018	273	16.2	16.8	76.9
2019	249	15.8	15.7	69.5
2020	231	16.5	14.0	78.4
2021	207	18.0	11.5	69.6
2022	236	16.5	14.3	59.3
2023	246	14.5	16.9	67.9
2024	247	15.6	15.8	77.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Regan School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	271	15.0	18.0	n/a
1989	267	16.0	16.6	n/a
1990	293	15.0	19.5	n/a
1991	298	15.0	19.8	n/a
1992	291	17.1	17.0	48.8
1993	283	17.4	16.3	5.3
1994	317	17.3	18.3	58.4
1995	304	17.1	17.8	76.3
1996	304	17.1	17.8	76.3
1997	335	19.1	17.5	55.2
1998	299	18.1	16.5	61.5
1999	287	16.0	17.9	71.4
2000	312	16.0	19.5	70.8
2001	300	20.1	14.9	n/a
2002	328	20.5	16.0	76.2
2003	328	20.5	16.0	76.2
2004	317	19.5	16.3	74.8
2005	324	16.7	19.4	n/a
2006	333	17.7	18.8	71.5
2007	294	15.7	18.7	72.4
2008	313	16.3	19.2	77.3
2009	299	19.2	17.9	74.9
2010	291	16.4	17.7	80.4
2011	280	17.1	16.3	78.6
2012	292	15.9	18.3	77.4
2013	254	17.8	14.2	80.3
2014	261	17.4	15.0	85.1
2015	279	18.0	15.5	81.7
2016	256	19.0	13.4	89.1
2017	262	20.8	12.5	71.8
2018	273	16.2	16.8	76.9
2019	249	15.8	15.7	69.5
2020	231	16.5	14.0	78.4
2021	207	18.0	11.5	69.6
2022	236	16.5	14.3	59.3
2023	246	14.5	16.9	67.9
2024	247	15.6	15.8	77.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Regan School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,503
2019	$13,358
2020	$14,593
2021	$15,801
2022	$15,708
2023	$16,586

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Regan School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 418^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 300^th of 491 Elementary schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Regan School)	56.4	51.2	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)	29.1	22.1	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Regan School)	23.9	28.6	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)	31.2	21.7	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Regan School)	32.6	35.7	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)	27.7	17.9	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Regan School)	40	52.5	12.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)	33.9	25.2	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Regan School)	21.8	32.6	10.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)	21.7	13.5	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	38.8	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	249	246	1.2%
African American	43	47	9.3%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	150	153	2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	41	28	31.7%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.5%	67.9%	1.6%

Schools Near Regan School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Regan School	Public	PK, KG-5	2780 North Main St.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8187	247	16	15.8	77.3%	22 (8.9%)	42 (17.0%)	167 (67.6%)	5 (2.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	32.3	314^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.8%		35.3	300^th of 491 public elementary schools	38.9%	14								70.6	15.2	31.6		$16,586
Bucks Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 Bucks Hill Rd.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8182	277	30	9.3	83.8%	16 (5.8%)	49 (17.7%)	200 (72.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	12.3	420^th of 497 public elementary schools	15.5%		8.8	445^th of 491 public elementary schools	9.4%	25	28.0		29.3	16.0	17.6			39.0	16.7			$21,574
Sprague School	Public	PK, KG-5	1443 Thomaston Ave.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8189	395	27	14.6	90.6%	20 (5.1%)	64 (16.2%)	297 (75.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)								(n/a)	26.2											$16,976
Wakelee School	Public	K-5	12 Hempel Dr.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 879-8154	372	32	11.5	37.1%	263 (70.7%)	16 (4.3%)	68 (18.3%)	15 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	60.9	205^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.8%		65.4	184^th of 491 public elementary schools	62.5%	21	58.5		55.6	53.6	47.7			64.8	75.4	47.7		$15,702
F. J. Kingsbury School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Columbia Blvd.	Waterbury	06710	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8172	423	24	17.9	82.7%	18 (4.3%)	116 (27.4%)	252 (59.6%)	12 (2.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	13.3	410^th of 497 public elementary schools	17.5%		6.9	463^rd of 491 public elementary schools	5.7%	53	30.5		9.2	34.7	32.9			12.3	29.3	14.6		$16,792
Reed School	Public	PK, KG-8	33 Griggs Street	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8180	469	24	19.2	91.3%	18 (3.8%)	104 (22.2%)	323 (68.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	6.3	474^th of 497 public elementary schools	4.6%		5.5	474^th of 491 public elementary schools	3.5%		16.0			12.8	18.0	21.3	12.3	14.6				$17,089
Driggs School	Public	PK, KG-5	77 Woodlawn Terrace	Waterbury	06710	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8160	452	30	15.0	85.0%	26 (5.8%)	106 (23.5%)	285 (63.1%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	3.9	492^nd of 497 public elementary schools	1.0%		6.8	465^th of 491 public elementary schools	5.3%	27	11.3			14.7				10.9				$17,463
Brass City Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	289 Willow St.	Waterbury	06710	New Haven County	Brass City Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 527-5942	363	30	12.1	67.2%	15 (4.1%)	123 (33.9%)	192 (52.9%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.3%)	37.5	295^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.6%		23.1	354^th of 491 public elementary schools	27.9%	59		38.7	78.9	36.1		23.5		86.8	19.4	16.2	20.6	$16,231
Walsh School	Public	PK, KG-5	55 Dikeman Street	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8164	346	27	13.0	88.2%	12 (3.5%)	79 (22.8%)	239 (69.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	5.8	480^th of 497 public elementary schools	3.4%		7.1	460^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.3%	20	15.8		17.6		12.3							$20,194
Woodrow Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 Birch St.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 573-6660	432	28	15.2	88.7%	8 (1.9%)	89 (20.6%)	319 (73.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	4.6	489^th of 497 public elementary schools	1.6%		4.8	481^st of 491 public elementary schools	2.0%	8	14.8		12.1		12.7			16.7	12.5			$16,229

Frequently Asked Questions about Regan School

What schools do graduates of Regan School attend?

Students who attend Regan School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North End Middle School
High : Wilby High School

What is the racial makeup of Regan School?

Students at Regan School are 68% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is Regan School a good school?

Regan School ranks 314^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Regan School in?

Waterbury School District

How many students attend Regan School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Regan School.

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