Wendell L. Cross Elementary School

Wendell L. Cross Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1255 Hamilton Ave,  Waterbury, CT
Waterbury School District
3.8
446 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Joseph N Amato
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
29%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
39.2%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Hispanic
56.1%
Black
18.1%
White
17.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 10 Reviews
2.0 student
9/15/2025
I feel that Wendell Cross is a school that is catered to the students that refuse to learn; all other students are left behind to suffer due to this focus.
5.0 parent
8/14/2025
Wendell L. Cross is one of the best elementary schools in Waterbury. The grades go from Pre-K to 8th. I feel confident that both my first grader and my 8th-grade teenager attend a school that maintains order.
1.0 other
7/24/2025
This is one of the worst schools ever. The staff is rude and accuses you of false allegations getting you in trouble. Both principals are rude for absolutely no reason. The teachers aren’t efficient at their job. This school In general is terrible would not recommend
1.0 other
9/19/2023
It was good until it expanded to prek-8 so unless you are forced to please stay away from the middle school and the elementary side of the school isn’t terrible but it’s not good. The elementary back then was amazing not now.

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Wendell L. Cross Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Waterbury, CT and is served by the Waterbury School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Wendell L. Cross Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $286,751. Discover additional schools in the area, like Regions Staff Secure Waterbury, Crosby High School, John F. Kennedy High School, and more. Learn more about what Waterbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wendell L. Cross Elementary School.

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