Waterford Elementary School

Summary:

Waterford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 430 students in grades K-4 in Goshen, Indiana, which is part of the Goshen Community Schools district. The school consistently outperforms the district in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, but faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate and a significantly higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state average.

Waterford Elementary's academic performance is a bright spot, with proficiency rates that exceed the Goshen Community Schools district in both ELA and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, Waterford's ELA proficiency rate was 34.23% compared to the district's 32.22%, and its Math proficiency rate was 45.64% compared to the district's 34.83%. When compared to other elementary schools in the district, such as West Goshen Elementary and Model Elementary, Waterford generally outperforms its peers in these key academic areas.

However, Waterford Elementary faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (65.35% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While Waterford spends more per student ($11,591 in 2021-2022) than the state average, its performance still lags behind higher-performing districts, such as Fairfield Community Schools, which had a 2023-2024 ELA proficiency rate of 57.6% at Benton Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-4

 65560 Sr 15
       Goshen, IN  46526


(574) 533-6811

District: Goshen Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
577th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,591 Help


Students who attend Waterford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Goshen Junior High School
High:    Goshen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.7%
White:
39.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waterford Elementary School ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Goshen Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.7%), White (39.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School is 14.1. 4 elementary schools in the Goshen Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Waterford Elementary School employs 30.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterford Elementary School is $11,591. 3 elementary schools in the Goshen Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waterford Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Goshen Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Goshen Community Schools 236th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterford Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.58 634th 959 33.9%
2006 48.41 580th 961 39.6%
2007 10.80 917th 985 6.9%
2008 20.13 871st 996 12.6%
2009 36.85 729th 1003 27.3%
2010 29.52 806th 1009 20.1%
2011 19.12 902nd 1025 12.0%
2012 28.86 821st 1015 19.1%
2013 17.27 935th 1035 9.7%
2014 32.55 821st 1036 20.8%
2015 39.69 720th 1040 30.8%
2016 23.54 873rd 1046 16.5%
2017 17.02 897th 1033 13.2%
2018 23.48 843rd 1027 17.9%
2019 44.35 629th 1031 39.0%
2021 32.97 724th 1016 28.7%
2022 43.46 613th 1020 39.9%
2023 52.87 504th 1016 50.4%
2024 45.07 577th 1010 42.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Waterford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 418 4 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1989 447 2 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1990 483 4 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 479 5 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1992 461 4 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 440 3 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 483 2 18 25 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 456 0 11 25 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 456 0 11 25 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 479 2 7 35 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 474 3 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 407 3 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 427 2 3 39 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 414 2 5 49 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 393 3 6 69 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 393 3 6 69 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 429 6 8 83 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 431 5 11 111 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 433 6 15 139 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2007 186 4 5 161 0 n/a n/a 28 384
2008 178 8 4 184 0 n/a n/a 25 399
2009 216 19 7 173 1 n/a n/a 33 449
2010 199 10 12 205 0 n/a n/a 36 462
2011 199 13 10 255 3 0 12 0 492
2012 214 6 8 259 3 0 15 0 505
2013 229 8 6 237 2 0 11 0 493
2014 203 4 7 251 1 0 11 0 477
2015 174 5 10 250 2 0 16 0 457
2016 192 5 9 285 1 0 11 0 503
2017 168 5 10 285 1 0 14 0 483
2018 181 4 14 281 1 0 19 0 500
2019 174 10 14 289 1 0 13 0 501
2020 178 13 15 292 1 0 19 0 518
2021 162 14 12 264 0 0 9 0 461
2022 166 14 14 234 0 0 10 0 438
2023 170 9 8 231 0 0 12 0 430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waterford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 24.6 18.0 4.9
1989 474 27.9 16.9 5.9
1990 508 29.8 17.0 6.5
1991 503 28.2 17.8 16.1
1992 490 24.5 20.0 8.4
1993 471 25.1 18.8 7.6
1994 528 27.9 18.9 10.8
1995 492 25.5 19.3 10.6
1996 492 25.5 19.3 10.6
1997 523 26.5 19.7 11.5
1998 512 26.6 19.2 11.3
1999 441 27.6 16.0 16.8
2000 471 27.8 16.9 18.5
2001 470 27.3 17.2 15.5
2002 473 28.8 16.4 29.2
2003 473 28.8 16.4 29.2
2004 527 29.4 17.9 26
2005 558 29.6 18.9 31
2006 593 26.2 22.6 29.3
2007 384 n/a n/a 57.9
2008 399 22.1 18.1 65.5
2009 449 23.1 19.4 71.9
2010 462 24.6 18.7 77.7
2011 492 30.4 16.1 71.5
2012 505 27.6 18.2 72.1
2013 493 26.4 18.6 68.8
2014 477 27.8 17.1 68.6
2015 457 26.0 17.5 71.6
2016 503 24.0 20.9 64.2
2017 483 24.7 19.5 70
2018 500 26.1 19.1 70.2
2019 501 28.4 17.6 57.7
2020 518 25.8 20.0 61
2021 461 29.6 15.5 50.8
2022 438 33.4 13.0 50.5
2023 430 30.3 14.1 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waterford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 24.6 18.0 4.9
1989 474 27.9 16.9 5.9
1990 508 29.8 17.0 6.5
1991 503 28.2 17.8 16.1
1992 490 24.5 20.0 8.4
1993 471 25.1 18.8 7.6
1994 528 27.9 18.9 10.8
1995 492 25.5 19.3 10.6
1996 492 25.5 19.3 10.6
1997 523 26.5 19.7 11.5
1998 512 26.6 19.2 11.3
1999 441 27.6 16.0 16.8
2000 471 27.8 16.9 18.5
2001 470 27.3 17.2 15.5
2002 473 28.8 16.4 29.2
2003 473 28.8 16.4 29.2
2004 527 29.4 17.9 26
2005 558 29.6 18.9 31
2006 593 26.2 22.6 29.3
2007 384 n/a n/a 57.9
2008 399 22.1 18.1 65.5
2009 449 23.1 19.4 71.9
2010 462 24.6 18.7 77.7
2011 492 30.4 16.1 71.5
2012 505 27.6 18.2 72.1
2013 493 26.4 18.6 68.8
2014 477 27.8 17.1 68.6
2015 457 26.0 17.5 71.6
2016 503 24.0 20.9 64.2
2017 483 24.7 19.5 70
2018 500 26.1 19.1 70.2
2019 501 28.4 17.6 57.7
2020 518 25.8 20.0 61
2021 461 29.6 15.5 50.8
2022 438 33.4 13.0 50.5
2023 430 30.3 14.1 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,963 (18.1%) $8,896 (81.9%) $10,859
2020 $338 (3.5%) $9,340 (96.5%) $9,678
2021 $885 (8.3%) $9,763 (91.7%) $10,648
2022 $1,146 (9.9%) $10,445 (90.1%) $11,591

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 629th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 504th of 1016 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Elementary School)39.332.5
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Goshen Community Schools)40.732.2
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Waterford Elementary School)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Goshen Community Schools)54.545.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Elementary School)41.547.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Goshen Community Schools)41.637.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Waterford Elementary School)44.650
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Goshen Community Schools)48.245.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Waterford Elementary School)33.829.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Goshen Community Schools)37.526.8
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students501430
 14.2%
African American109
 10%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic289231
 20.1%
Pacific Islander00
White174170
 2.3%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.7%65.3%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Waterford Elementary School.

Students who attend Waterford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Goshen Junior High School
High : Goshen High School

Waterford Elementary School ranks 577th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Waterford Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 40% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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