Waterford Elementary School
Waterford Elementary School serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Waterford Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Waterford Elementary School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterford Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 290 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Waterford Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 290 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
2%
White
94%
90%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Waterford Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
00 DUCK POND RD
WATERFORD, VT$52,900- (3.06 miles from school)
-
114 HARRISON AVE
ST. JOHNSBURY, VT$134,000- 2 Beds | 1 Bath
- (4.31 miles from school)
-
832 W HILL RD
ST. JOHNSBURY, VT$469,000- 2 Beds | 1.75 Baths
- (5.43 miles from school)
-
1117 DENIO RD
BARNET, VT$215,000- 2 Beds | 0.75 Bath
- (5.83 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Public School Review Diversity Report: Which States Have the Most Diverse Public Schools?
Which states have the most diverse public schools? We analyze our data to find how much diversity truly exists on public school campuses. Learn about the varying levels of school diversity in regions around the nation, as well as the benefits derived from ethnic diversity in schools.
L.A. Philanthropic Group Commits Large Sum to Promote Arts in District Schools
A $750,000 gift to Los Angeles Unified School District will go to expanding art programs in schools throughout the district.
Do Public Schools Need to Teach More Math and Science?
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?
