School Overview
Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School, located at 125 Middletown Road in Waterford, New York, serves as the primary educational facility for children in the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of every student. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the district aims to provide a personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive the individual attention necessary to build a strong academic foundation in their early formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates technology and modern instructional practices to prepare students for future challenges. The administration and faculty focus on cultivating a collaborative partnership with families, encouraging parent involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its official website, the district provides resources, communication tools, and updates on school events, reflecting its commitment to transparency and active community engagement within the Saratoga County region.
402
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERFORD-HALFMOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White349
Hispanic15
Black5
Asian7
Two or More24
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    349 (86.8 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: WATERFORD-HALFMOON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)237-0800
Website: http://www.whufsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 64
Grade 6 58
Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATERFORD-HALFMOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten54
Grade 147
Grade 241
Grade 352
Grade 463
Grade 564
Grade 658
Ungraded3
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATERFORD-HALFMOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17944.5%
Male22355.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)