Waterford School District

District Overview
Situated in a midsize suburban community within the Norwich-New London-Willimantic metropolitan area, the Waterford School District operates as a fully open, traditional public school system headquartered at 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, Connecticut. Serving a vibrant student body of 2,281 learners across five operational schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from early childhood prekindergarten through twelfth grade. As a standalone public school system dedicated to regional educational excellence, Waterford provides a structured yet adaptable learning environment tailored to meet the developmental and academic milestones of students at every stage of their K–12 journey.

To ensure comprehensive support for its student body, the Waterford School District maintains a well-resourced operational and instructional environment. The district relies on a dedicated team of approximately 409 full-time equivalent classroom teachers paired with 111 instructional aides, fostering an environment rich in targeted academic guidance and small-group support. This instructional foundation is further complemented by over 425 support staff members, bringing the total district workforce to nearly 945 full-time equivalent personnel. This robust staffing context underscores the district's commitment to maintaining safe facilities, robust administrative oversight, and holistic student support services across all five of its educational centers.
5
Total Schools
2,281
Total Students
409.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterford School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,597
Hispanic356
Black59
Asian114
Two or More141
American Indian6
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    1,597 (70.0%)
  • Hispanic
    356 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    141 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    114 (5.0%)
  • Black
    59 (2.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Waterford School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,281*
Teachers (FTE):409.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in Waterford School District
Found 5 Schools