DANIEL D. WATERMAN SCHOOL
Daniel D. Waterman School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cranston school district, located in Cranston, RI with about 244 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Daniel D. Waterman School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Daniel D. Waterman Elementary School, located at 722 Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Cranston Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic proficiency, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits for students in their primary years.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered education, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Cranston neighborhood, Waterman Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and family partnership, ensuring that students feel connected and encouraged throughout their early educational journey.
For more information, contact Daniel D. Waterman School at (401) 270-8013 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
DANIEL D. WATERMAN SCHOOL is a public school in Cranston, RI with about 244 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cranston
- Total Students:
- 244
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 244 students
- White
- 48.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.4%
- Asian
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Black or African American
- 7.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.