Bucks Hill School vs F. J. Kingsbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucks Hill School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
F. J. Kingsbury School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Bucks Hill School Waterbury, Connecticut | F. J. Kingsbury School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #521 of 596 | #539 of 596 |
| National rank | #40068 of 50,301 | #42825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bucks Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 23.2).
- •F. J. Kingsbury School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •F. J. Kingsbury School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Bucks Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 83.2%).
- •Bucks Hill School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 16.0).
- •F. J. Kingsbury School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 283.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bucks Hill School better than F. J. Kingsbury School?
On the Success Index (US), Bucks Hill School ranks higher (27.5 vs 23.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bucks Hill School and F. J. Kingsbury School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucks Hill School: 283. F. J. Kingsbury School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucks Hill School and F. J. Kingsbury School rank in Connecticut?
Bucks Hill School is 521st of 596 and F. J. Kingsbury School is 539th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).