Waterville Community Elementary School

wces.bradleyschools.org

677 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waterville Community Elementary School, located at 4081 Dalton Pike in Cleveland, Tennessee, is a public elementary school serving students within the Bradley County School District. As a "community" school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between academics and local engagement. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school utilizes its online platform to keep parents and the community informed about school events, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative resources. By maintaining a close-knit school culture, Waterville Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing space that prepares its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. Its commitment to the Bradley County educational philosophy ensures that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to succeed in an ever-evolving learning landscape.

677

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterville Community Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	517
Hispanic	110
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	2

White
517 (76.4%)
Hispanic
110 (16.2%)
Two or More
31 (4.6%)
Black
12 (1.8%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
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:	Bradley County
Phone:	(423)478-8827
Website:	http://wces.bradleyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 48

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waterville Community Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waterville Community Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	370	54.7%
Male	307	45.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th