Waverly Elementary

10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042

waves.hcpss.org

867 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waverly Elementary School, located in the historic and suburban community of Ellicott City, Maryland, is a highly regarded institution within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity, supported by a faculty dedicated to providing a rigorous yet nurturing environment that prepares young learners for future success.

Beyond its academic focus, Waverly Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement through an engaged PTA and various volunteer opportunities, creating a cohesive partnership between home and school. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect, Waverly strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their full potential within a supportive, collaborative learning community.

867

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waverly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	34
Black	69
Asian	474
Two or More	45
American Indian	6

Asian
474 (54.7 %)
White
239 (27.6 %)
Black
69 (8.0 %)
Two or More
45 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (3.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-2819
Website:	http://waves.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 53

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 170