WADDELL SCHOOL

Waddell School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Manchester School District school district, located in Manchester, CT with about 357 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Waddell School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Waddell School is a public elementary school located in Manchester, Connecticut, serving students within the Manchester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse school system, Waddell emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of the community.

The school benefits from being part of a district that values technology integration, collaborative teaching, and strong family-school partnerships. By promoting the district's "MPS Pride" initiative, Waddell School strives to maintain high standards of excellence, ensuring that each student receives the personalized attention necessary to meet their unique educational goals. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to create a vibrant culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Waddell School at (860) 647-3392 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1151 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
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WADDELL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Manchester, CT with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
357
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 357 students

White
33.3%
Hispanic/Latino
26.6%
Black or African American
25.2%
Asian
11.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.