B.w. Tinker Bdlc serves 17 students in grades 1-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
35%
12%
White
18%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend B.w. Tinker Bdlc?
17 students attend B.w. Tinker Bdlc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of B.w. Tinker Bdlc students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B.w. Tinker Bdlc?
B.w. Tinker Bdlc has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does B.w. Tinker Bdlc offer ?
B.w. Tinker Bdlc offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is B.w. Tinker Bdlc part of?
B.w. Tinker Bdlc is part of Waterbury School District.
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