Carrington School vs Sprague School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrington School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students
Sprague School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Carrington School Waterbury, Connecticut | Sprague School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 596 | #552 of 596 |
| National rank | #31435 of 50,301 | #44425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 20.7).
- •Carrington School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Carrington School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Carrington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 88.7%).
- •Sprague School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Carrington School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 344.
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 Carrington School better than Sprague School?
On the Success Index (US), Carrington School ranks higher (40.7 vs 20.7 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 Carrington School and Sprague School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrington School: 455. Sprague School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrington School and Sprague School rank in Connecticut?
Carrington School is 468th of 596 and Sprague School is 552nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).