Carrington School

Summary:

Carrington School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Waterbury School District in Connecticut, with a diverse student population of 457. Despite facing challenges, Carrington School stands out as a relatively high-performing school within the district, particularly in its academic proficiency and the performance of its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students.

Carrington School consistently outperforms the Waterbury School District in academic proficiency across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 42.6% of Carrington School's 3rd graders were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to only 24.9% in the district. Similarly, 42.6% of Carrington School's 3rd graders were proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics, compared to 25.9% in the district. Carrington School's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform particularly well, ranking 49th and 145th, respectively, out of Connecticut elementary schools in recent years.

While Carrington School's academic performance is stronger than nearby Duggan School, Sprague School, and Bunker Hill School, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. This suggests that while Carrington School is performing better than its district peers, it still faces significant challenges in achieving higher academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has experienced a decline in enrollment and a shift in its racial composition, with a decrease in the percentage of White and African American students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 24 Kenmore Ave.
       Waterbury, CT  06708


(203) 574-8184

District: Waterbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
360th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,504 Help


Students who attend Carrington School usually attend:

High:    Wilby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.9%
African American:
19.7%
White:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carrington School ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 5th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Waterbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Carrington School ranks worse than 80.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Carrington School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.9%), African American (19.7%), White (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carrington School is 17.9. 19 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carrington School is $16,504. 17 elementary schools in the Waterbury School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carrington School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carrington School 360th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Carrington School in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Carrington School 201st of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Carrington School in the ranking list.)

Waterbury School District:

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


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Rank History for Carrington School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.57 478th 570 16.1%
2007 12.65 510th 568 10.2%
2008 19.72 482nd 565 14.7%
2009 18.63 485th 566 14.3%
2010 15.13 512th 579 11.6%
2011 16.02 498th 565 11.9%
2012 11.55 508th 564 9.9%
2013 18.09 480th 557 13.8%
2015 18.35 449th 551 18.5%
2016 12.93 434th 518 16.2%
2017 21.09 398th 519 23.3%
2018 18.29 429th 532 19.4%
2019 27.32 383rd 522 26.6%
2021 28.02 377th 538 29.9%
2022 16.21 381st 490 22.2%
2023 23.34 352nd 491 28.3%
2024 21.46 360th 497 27.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.71 194th 371 47.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.87 145th 302 52.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.16 302nd 455 33.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.02 313th 445 29.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.64 49th 173 71.7%
2024 47.36 46th 111 58.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Carrington School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 34.81 181st 280 35.4%
2016 15.23 197th 246 19.9%
2017 21.59 177th 250 29.2%
2018 24.36 182nd 249 26.9%
2019 37.82 151st 259 41.7%
2021 33.97 171st 275 37.8%
2022 24.34 166th 250 33.6%
2023 13.90 204th 249 18.1%
2024 15.31 201st 250 19.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.24 90th 244 63.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.27 82nd 218 62.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.68 144th 235 38.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.04 134th 224 40.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Carrington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.49 54th 146 63.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Carrington School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 220 28 6 121 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1989 220 29 6 128 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 245 32 4 218 n/a n/a n/a 0 499
1991 208 30 8 222 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1992 230 50 8 183 4 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 232 46 6 242 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 230 50 2 280 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 211 52 3 243 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 211 52 3 243 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 221 44 3 273 4 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 202 57 3 225 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1999 192 71 9 235 3 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 189 64 12 213 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 182 64 10 211 6 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 186 78 12 216 3 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 186 78 12 216 3 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 175 89 12 213 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2005 180 94 8 192 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 177 116 11 240 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2007 154 125 9 264 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 137 103 8 267 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 146 82 7 296 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2010 141 84 9 260 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 148 74 0 257 0 0 9 0 488
2012 132 78 9 237 0 0 5 0 461
2013 123 85 9 235 0 0 5 0 457
2014 138 95 9 196 0 0 8 0 446
2015 142 121 13 202 1 0 8 0 487
2016 147 117 15 212 1 0 12 0 504
2017 135 127 13 206 3 0 13 0 497
2018 127 114 16 205 4 0 17 0 483
2019 131 107 12 234 4 0 22 0 510
2020 110 107 10 242 0 0 25 0 494
2021 103 101 10 225 4 0 26 0 469
2022 102 103 15 215 6 0 28 0 469
2023 85 90 14 237 6 0 25 0 457

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 Carrington School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 24.0 15.6 n/a
1989 383 23.0 16.6 n/a
1990 499 20.0 24.9 n/a
1991 468 26.0 18.0 n/a
1992 475 30.8 15.4 47.6
1993 526 33.7 15.6 6.1
1994 563 31.4 17.9 53.5
1995 511 32.5 15.7 61.3
1996 511 32.5 15.7 61.3
1997 545 30.9 17.6 58
1998 490 31.9 15.4 51.2
1999 510 29.7 17.2 56.7
2000 480 31.7 15.1 64.2
2001 473 33.4 14.2 n/a
2002 495 34.9 14.2 70.1
2003 495 34.9 14.2 70.1
2004 489 39.9 12.3 72.8
2005 474 34.0 13.9 n/a
2006 544 35.5 15.3 63.8
2007 552 37.0 14.9 73.2
2008 515 39.7 13.0 74.4
2009 532 42.1 13.9 73.5
2010 494 37.2 13.2 77.9
2011 488 37.2 13.1 76.8
2012 461 35.7 12.9 76.6
2013 457 35.4 12.9 77.9
2014 446 30.5 14.6 77.1
2015 487 35.0 13.9 67.4
2016 504 33.0 15.2 65.1
2017 497 33.0 15.0 63.2
2018 483 33.5 14.4 55.5
2019 510 36.0 14.1 64.1
2020 494 33.5 14.7 73.3
2021 469 37.0 12.6 68.2
2022 469 31.0 15.1 61
2023 457 25.4 17.9 68.3

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 Carrington School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 24.0 15.6 n/a
1989 383 23.0 16.6 n/a
1990 499 20.0 24.9 n/a
1991 468 26.0 18.0 n/a
1992 475 30.8 15.4 47.6
1993 526 33.7 15.6 6.1
1994 563 31.4 17.9 53.5
1995 511 32.5 15.7 61.3
1996 511 32.5 15.7 61.3
1997 545 30.9 17.6 58
1998 490 31.9 15.4 51.2
1999 510 29.7 17.2 56.7
2000 480 31.7 15.1 64.2
2001 473 33.4 14.2 n/a
2002 495 34.9 14.2 70.1
2003 495 34.9 14.2 70.1
2004 489 39.9 12.3 72.8
2005 474 34.0 13.9 n/a
2006 544 35.5 15.3 63.8
2007 552 37.0 14.9 73.2
2008 515 39.7 13.0 74.4
2009 532 42.1 13.9 73.5
2010 494 37.2 13.2 77.9
2011 488 37.2 13.1 76.8
2012 461 35.7 12.9 76.6
2013 457 35.4 12.9 77.9
2014 446 30.5 14.6 77.1
2015 487 35.0 13.9 67.4
2016 504 33.0 15.2 65.1
2017 497 33.0 15.0 63.2
2018 483 33.5 14.4 55.5
2019 510 36.0 14.1 64.1
2020 494 33.5 14.7 73.3
2021 469 37.0 12.6 68.2
2022 469 31.0 15.1 61
2023 457 25.4 17.9 68.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carrington School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,598
2019 $14,344
2020 $14,358
2021 $15,771
2022 $15,425
2023 $16,504

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carrington 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 383rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 352nd of 491 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 151st of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 204th of 249 Middle schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carrington School)64.153.1
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)32.419.1
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carrington School)52.544.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)31.221.7
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carrington School)29.536.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)27.717.9
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carrington School)3120.4
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)33.925.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carrington School)1911.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)21.714.5
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carrington School)37.315.7
 21.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)15.210.5
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carrington School)27.617.1
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)15.110.1
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carrington School)52.632.7
 19.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)27.624.5
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.849.2
 6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carrington School)40.418.4
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waterbury School District)11.88.8
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students510457
 10.4%
African American10790
 15.9%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian1214
 16.7%
Hispanic234237
 1.3%
Pacific Islander00
White13185
 35.1%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%68.3%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carrington School

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Carrington School.

Students at Carrington School are 52% Hispanic, 20% African American, 19% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Carrington School usually go on to attend:

High : Wilby High School

Carrington School ranks 360th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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