Waterford Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Goshen, IN Grades KG–04 Suburb: Midsize Elkhart-Goshen, IN SchoolScore™ B (76.7)
  • 400 Students
  • 31.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–04 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (574)533-6811 Phone
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Waterford Elementary School
Goshen, IN 46526
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ B (76.7)
400
Students
31.2
Teachers
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
(574)533-6811
Phone

Waterford Elementary School is a public school administered by the Goshen Community Schools district in Goshen, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 400 students enrolled; a 12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
400.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 10% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.83:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 15% better
Free Lunch %
61.3%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 19% worse
School Details
School Name
Waterford Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180393000660
State School ID
IN-2315-1641
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
65560 SR 15
City
Goshen
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46526
County
Elkhart County
Metro Area
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
1802
State Leg. Upper
18012
State Leg. Lower
18049
Latitude
41.5437
Longitude
-85.8269
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
400
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.2
Teachers FTE
📐
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 245 61.3%
Not Applicable 151 37.8%
District Info
District Name
Goshen Community Schools
LEAID
1803930
State LEA ID
IN-2315
Phone
(574)533-8631
Website
http://www.goshenschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Goshen
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$109,603K
Federal Revenue
$12,635K
State Revenue
$59,130K
Local Revenue
$37,838K
Total Expenditure
$107,557K
Instruction Exp.
$44,554K
Support Services
$36,290K
Other Current Exp.
$3,632K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Waterford Elementary School

1
Prairie View Elementary School
Goshen · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Parkside Elementary School
Goshen · Elementary
1.9 mi
3
Goshen Junior High School
Goshen · Middle
2.2 mi
4
Goshen High School
Goshen · High
2.6 mi
5
Chandler Innovation Academy
Goshen · Other
2.6 mi
6
New Paris Elementary School
New Paris · Elementary
2.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waterford Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?
400 students are enrolled at Waterford Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Waterford Elementary School have?
Waterford Elementary School has 31.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Waterford Elementary School serve?
Waterford Elementary School serves grades KG through 04.
Is Waterford Elementary School a charter school?
Waterford Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Waterford Elementary School located in?
Waterford Elementary School is located in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Waterford Elementary School belong to?
Waterford Elementary School is part of the Goshen Community Schools school district.
How much does Goshen Community Schools spend per student?
The Goshen Community Schools district spends approximately $268,892,500 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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