HARRINGTON WADDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Harrington Waddell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lexington City Public Schools school district, located in Lexington, VA with about 313 students offering grade levels from 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 21 teachers, Harrington Waddell 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.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School is a public school located in Lexington, Virginia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a central part of the Lexington City Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes a strong foundation in core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional development and active student participation within the local community.
The school is situated in a historic and culturally rich area, which often integrates into its educational approach. Harrington Waddell is recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to small-class philosophies, aiming to provide personalized attention to every student. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum that includes arts, physical education, and technology, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Harrington Waddell Elementary at (540) 463-5353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
HARRINGTON WADDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, VA with about 313 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 313
- Teachers:
- 21.28
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 313 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRINGTON WADDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.