Waterman Elementary School

451 Chicago Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waterman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Waterman Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Waterman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterman Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1550 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waterman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waterman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
61%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waterman Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Waterman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waterman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waterman Elementary School's ranking?
Waterman Elementary School is ranked #1550 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Waterman Elementary School often compared to?
Waterman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keister Elementary School, Stone Spring Elementary School, Spotswood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Waterman Elementary School?
530 students attend Waterman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Waterman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterman Elementary School?
Waterman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waterman Elementary School offer ?
Waterman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterman Elementary School part of?
Waterman Elementary School is part of Harrisonburg City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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