Waterman Elementary School

Waterman Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
451 Chicago Ave,  Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
2.8
559 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jeremy Weaver
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
525:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
61.1%
White
25.3%
Black
6.4%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/5/2024
The racism in this school is unbelievable. The staff only cares about the test scores that a child can provide them. They care nothing about the safety and inclusion of their students.
5.0 parent
3/21/2014
The Administration in this school is awesome! We especially love the Principal (Mr. Weaver) and the Vice Principal (Mrs. Hart). The PE Teachers, Art Teacher, Music Teacher and the school counselor are fabulous! They truly care about the families that attend this school. Any concern I had about my ch...
3.0 parent
2/18/2008
2.0 parent
11/30/2006

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Waterman Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Harrisonburg, VA and is served by the Harrisonburg City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 559 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Waterman Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $328,738. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harrisonburg Highs. Governor's Stem Academy, Harrisonburg High School, Massanutten Technical Center, and more. Learn more about what Harrisonburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waterman Elementary School.

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