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B. W. Tinker School

Waterbury, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 5 · Waterbury School District

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About B. W. Tinker School

B. W. Tinker School is a public school in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 578 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Waterbury. There are about 15.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (36.3 teachers in all). It is one of 29 schools in Waterbury School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. Within 5 miles there are 59 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	809 Highland Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708
Phone	(203) 574-8186
School district	Waterbury School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	578
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36.3
Students per teacher	15.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090483000966). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does B. W. Tinker School serve?

B. W. Tinker School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend B. W. Tinker School?

B. W. Tinker School reported 578 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at B. W. Tinker School?

About 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 578 students and 36.3 teachers in federal data.

Is B. W. Tinker School a public or charter school?

B. W. Tinker School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is B. W. Tinker School in?

B. W. Tinker School is part of Waterbury School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/waterbury-school-district/

Where is B. W. Tinker School located?

B. W. Tinker School is at 809 Highland Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708. The phone number is (203) 574-8186.

How many other schools are near B. W. Tinker School?

There are 59 other schools within 5 miles of B. W. Tinker School in our directory.