Waterloo Elementary

wates.hcpss.org

666 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waterloo Elementary School, located in Columbia, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the personal growth of its diverse student body. By prioritizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, Waterloo Elementary aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens in an ever-evolving global community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is known for cultivating strong partnerships between staff, families, and the wider Columbia community. The administration and faculty place a significant focus on collaboration, encouraging parental involvement through active PTA participation and school-wide events. With a commitment to innovation and student-centered instruction, Waterloo Elementary strives to provide every child with the resources and encouragement necessary to achieve their full potential in a safe and engaging atmosphere.

666

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterloo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	94
Black	201
Asian	96
Two or More	56
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
215 (32.3%)
Black
201 (30.2%)
Asian
96 (14.4%)
Hispanic
94 (14.1%)
Two or More
56 (8.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-5014
Website:	http://wates.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 49

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waterloo Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waterloo Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	47.1%
Male	352	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)