WATERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Waterford Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Goshen Community Schools school district, located in Goshen, IN with about 500 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 26 teachers, Waterford Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Waterford Elementary School is a public school located in Goshen, Indiana, serving students within the Fairfield Community Schools district. The school is known for its rural setting and commitment to providing a foundational education that focuses on both academic development and social-emotional growth. As a community-centered institution, Waterford strives to create a supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Waterford Elementary emphasizes the importance of student engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to foster a positive learning culture. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students discover their interests and prepare for the transition to middle school. By maintaining a focus on individual student success and community involvement, Waterford remains a key component of the local educational landscape in Elkhart County.

For more information, contact Waterford Elementary School at (574) 533-6811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.