Waterford Street serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
29%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
61%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Waterford Street?
435 students attend Waterford Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Waterford Street students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterford Street?
Waterford Street has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waterford Street offer ?
Waterford Street offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterford Street part of?
Waterford Street is part of Gardner School District.
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