Waldron Elementary School

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waldron Elementary School, located at 306 S East St in Waldron, Indiana, serves as a central pillar of the local community as part of the Shelby Eastern Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the rural town of Waldron, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. By fostering close ties between educators, students, and families, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

As a staple of the small-town community, Waldron Elementary benefits from a tight-knit culture that encourages active parental involvement and personalized attention for its students. The school is committed to core curriculum standards while often integrating local values into its daily operations. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and community spirit, Waldron Elementary serves as a vital resource for families in the area, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education within a safe and focused environment.

288

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldron Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
274 (95.1 %)
Two or More
7 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby Eastern Schools
Phone:	(765)525-6505
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 36