Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waterman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterman Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterman Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1550 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
58%
18%
Black
7%
22%
White
28%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterman Elementary School's ranking?
Waterman Elementary School is ranked #1550 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Waterman Elementary School often compared to?
Waterman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keister Elementary School, Spotswood Elementary School, Stone Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Waterman Elementary School?
524 students attend Waterman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Waterman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterman Elementary School?
Waterman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waterman Elementary School offer ?
Waterman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterman Elementary School part of?
Waterman Elementary School is part of Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs School District.
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