Serving 431 students in grades 3-6, Waterford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterford Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Waterford Works, NJ, encompassing approximately 36.2 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to its edges and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterford Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Waterford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterford Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1371 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterford Elementary School's ranking?
Waterford Elementary School is ranked #1371 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Waterford Elementary School often compared to?
Waterford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center, John H. Glenn School, John F Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?
431 students attend Waterford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Waterford Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterford Elementary School offer ?
Waterford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterford Elementary School part of?
Waterford Elementary School is part of Waterford Township School District.
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