The Friendship School serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Friendship School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Friendship School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
At The Friendship School, each child is a masterpiece.
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Friendship School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
43%
32%
Black
11%
12%
White
30%
46%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Friendship School?
460 students attend The Friendship School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of The Friendship School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Friendship School?
The Friendship School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Friendship School offer ?
The Friendship School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Friendship School part of?
The Friendship School is part of Learn School District.
In what neighborhood is The Friendship School located?
The Friendship School is located in the Central Waterford neighborhood of Waterford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Waterford.
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