WATERFORD OAKS EL

401 N WATERFORD OAKS DR
CEDAR HILL, TX 75104

www.chisd.com/schools/waterfordoaks

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waterford Oaks Elementary is a public school located in Cedar Hill, Texas, serving students as part of the Cedar Hill Independent School District (CHISD). The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the foundational development of its elementary-age students. As part of the broader Cedar Hill community, Waterford Oaks emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive space where young learners can thrive both intellectually and socially.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the Cedar Hill ISD, Waterford Oaks offers various programs aimed at preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond. Families and community members are encouraged to be active participants in the school’s environment, reinforcing a collaborative approach to education that prioritizes student achievement and lifelong learning.

438

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERFORD OAKS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	74
Black	327
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

Black
327 (74.7 %)
Hispanic
74 (16.9 %)
Two or More
30 (6.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CEDAR HILL ISD
Phone:	(972)291-5290
Website:	http://www.chisd.com/schools/waterfordoaks
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 54