WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WATERVLIET, NY with about 680 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 55 teachers, WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 2557 10th Avenue in Watervliet, New York, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Watervliet City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during the formative years of childhood. By prioritizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Watervliet Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school utilizes its website to maintain transparent communication regarding district policies, academic calendars, and various student support services. Through a commitment to student-centered instruction and holistic development, the institution strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 629-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WATERVLIET, NY 12189-1798
(518) 629-3400
http://www.vliet.neric.org/WES
WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WATERVLIET, NY with about 680 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 680
- Teachers:
- 55.61
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 680 students
- White
- 48.8%
- Two or more races
- 15.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.5%
- Asian
- 7.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.