Harrington Waddell Elementary

324 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

324

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrington Waddell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	17
Black	18
Asian	10
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
254 (78.4 %)
Two or More
20 (6.2 %)
Black
18 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.2 %)
Asian
10 (3.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Lexington City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)463-5353
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 67