WAVERLY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

www.district.eastchesterschools.org

422 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

The Waverly Early Childhood Center, located at 45 Hall Avenue in Eastchester, NY, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Eastchester Union Free School District. Dedicated to the unique developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters early academic, social, and emotional growth. By prioritizing play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, the school aims to create a positive first experience with education that prepares children for the transition to elementary school.

As an integral part of the Eastchester school community, the center emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to cultivate curiosity and essential cognitive skills, ensuring that students build a solid base for their future academic careers. For more information regarding their programs, staff, and district initiatives, you can visit their official page through the Eastchester Union Free School District website at [http://www.district.eastchesterschools.org](http://www.district.eastchesterschools.org).

422

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAVERLY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	64
Black	10
Asian	87
American Indian	2

White
259 (61.4 %)
Asian
87 (20.6 %)
Hispanic
64 (15.2 %)
Black
10 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	EASTCHESTER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)793-6130
Website:	http://www.district.eastchesterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 181

Grade 1 237

Ungraded 4