WATERLOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Waterloo Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Laurens 55 school district, located in Waterloo, SC with about 249 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Waterloo Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Waterloo Elementary School, located at 10457 Highway 221 South in Waterloo, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Laurens County School District 56. As a small, rural elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and close-knit learning environment for students in their formative years. The school is dedicated to establishing a strong academic base, emphasizing literacy and numeracy while fostering social-emotional development through a personalized approach that benefits from the school’s intimate size.

Beyond its core curriculum, Waterloo Elementary plays a vital role in the Waterloo community, acting as a central hub for families and neighborhood engagement. The faculty and staff prioritize building collaborative relationships with parents and community members to enhance the student experience. By leveraging its rural setting, the school strives to provide a stable, safe, and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the necessary skills and confidence to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Waterloo Elementary at (864) 677-4670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.