Waterman Elementary

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waterman Elementary School, located at 451 Chicago Avenue in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serves as a central hub of learning within the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for a diverse student population. By emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside character development, Waterman aims to prepare its young students for long-term success while encouraging them to be active, positive members of their local community.

The school is characterized by its dedication to personalized instruction and student engagement, often utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of its learners. Beyond the classroom, Waterman Elementary typically hosts a range of extracurricular opportunities and community events that strengthen the connection between families, educators, and students. With its focus on creating a nurturing atmosphere, the school remains a vital pillar for early education in the Harrisonburg area.

530

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	324
Black	34
Asian	13
Two or More	25

Hispanic
324 (61.1 %)
White
134 (25.3 %)
Black
34 (6.4 %)
Two or More
25 (4.7 %)
Asian
13 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)434-8352
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 86