Driggs School vs Sprague School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driggs School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Sprague School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Driggs School Waterbury, Connecticut | Sprague School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 596 | #552 of 596 |
| National rank | #46000 of 50,301 | #44425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sprague School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 18.1).
- •Sprague School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Driggs School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Driggs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 88.7%).
- •Sprague School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Driggs School is the larger school with 410 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 Driggs School better than Sprague School?
On the Success Index (US), Sprague School ranks higher (20.7 vs 18.1 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 Driggs School and Sprague School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Driggs School: 410. Sprague School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Driggs School and Sprague School rank in Connecticut?
Driggs School is 569th of 596 and Sprague School is 552nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).