Waterford Elementary School

1106 Old White Horse Pike
Waterford, NJ 08089

www.wtsd.org

431 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Waterford Elementary School, located at 1106 Old White Horse Pike in Waterford, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental needs of young learners, typically providing a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering social-emotional growth in a supportive classroom environment.

The school is part of the Waterford Township School District, which is known for maintaining a community-oriented approach to education. By operating in a smaller, rural-suburban setting, the school aims to create a close-knit atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to students. The institution is dedicated to preparing children for their future academic careers by encouraging active participation, collaborative learning, and a strong partnership between the school faculty and the families of Waterford.

431

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	52
Black	23
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
323 (74.9%)
Hispanic
52 (12.1%)
Two or More
27 (6.3%)
Black
23 (5.3%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Waterford Township School District
Phone:	(856)767-8293
Website:	http://www.wtsd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 113