WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.watervlietcityschools.org

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

661

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	141
Black	94
Asian	63
Two or More	74
Pacific Islander	1

White
288 (43.6 %)
Hispanic
141 (21.3 %)
Black
94 (14.2 %)
Two or More
74 (11.2 %)
Asian
63 (9.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)629-3400
Website:	http://www.watervlietcityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 111

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 109

Ungraded 2