Is Waterford Elementary School a good school?

Waterford Elementary School ranks 236 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Waterford Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Waterford Elementary School?

Students at Waterford Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Waterford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Waterford Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Fort LeBoeuf Middle School High : Fort LeBoeuf Senior High School

Waterford Elementary School

Summary:

Waterford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 356 students in grades K-5 in the Fort LeBoeuf School District in Waterford, Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and a low student-teacher ratio.

Waterford Elementary School is a standout performer, with 69.9% of students proficient or better in Math and 72.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school's high per-student spending of $15,365 and low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 suggest it is effectively investing resources to support student learning. When compared to nearby schools, such as Robison Elementary School, which also performs well, Waterford Elementary School's academic achievements are notably higher in several subject areas.

While Waterford Elementary School is a high-performing institution, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in areas where the school's performance, while still strong, is slightly lower than the district or state averages, such as in 5th grade Math and 4th grade English Language Arts. Overall, Waterford Elementary School is a shining example of a school that is effectively serving a diverse population of students and providing a strong academic foundation.

Detail:

Public K-5

323 Cherry Street
Waterford, PA 16441

(814) 796-4833

District: Fort LeBoeuf School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,365

Students who attend Waterford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fort LeBoeuf Middle School
High:	Fort LeBoeuf Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 356

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waterford Elementary School ranks better than 84.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Fort LeBoeuf School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fort LeBoeuf School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School is 12.2. 1 elementary schools in the Fort LeBoeuf School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Waterford Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterford Elementary School is $15,365. 1 elementary schools in the Fort LeBoeuf School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waterford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterford Elementary School 236^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Waterford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fort LeBoeuf School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort LeBoeuf School District 29^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waterford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Waterford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	60.93	595^th	1302	54.3%
2004	75.36	344^th	1308	73.7%
2005	67.10	479^th	1299	63.1%
2006	63.35	634^th	1545	59.0%
2007	75.34	352^nd	1555	77.4%
2008	75.24	335^th	1551	78.4%
2009	66.83	553^rd	1549	64.3%
2010	62.99	687^th	1579	56.5%
2011	73.04	400^th	1597	75.0%
2012	75.04	387^th	1599	75.8%
2013	70.57	484^th	1519	68.1%
2014	73.38	407^th	1467	72.3%
2015	72.38	422^nd	1474	71.4%
2016	60.17	749^th	1554	51.8%
2017	61.93	697^th	1547	54.9%
2018	71.69	457^th	1530	70.1%
2019	71.52	472^nd	1544	69.4%
2021	77.51	304^th	1433	78.8%
2022	73.27	423^rd	1534	72.4%
2023	82.28	236^th	1534	84.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.15	49^th	1414	96.5%

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Rank History for White students at Waterford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.24	316^th	1236	74.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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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	Total
1988	393	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	397
1989	418	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
1990	429	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	431
1991	422	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	426
1992	423	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	426
1993	419	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	420
1994	387	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	391
1995	406	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	411
1996	406	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	411
1997	485	4	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	497
1998	486	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	492
1999	475	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	479
2000	493	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	499
2001	490	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	495
2002	480	10	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	492
2003	480	10	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	492
2004	480	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	488
2005	446	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	454
2006	441	4	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	453
2007	440	4	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	457
2008	433	6	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	452
2009	432	7	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	455
2010	421	8	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	439
2011	412	12	3	4	0	0	0	431
2012	396	10	3	6	1	0	0	416
2013	381	8	1	2	0	0	0	392
2014	392	6	1	2	0	0	0	401
2015	386	4	1	2	0	0	0	393
2016	386	6	3	2	0	0	0	397
2017	386	3	3	4	0	0	0	396
2018	379	4	2	3	0	0	1	389
2019	366	4	1	4	0	0	4	379
2020	348	3	2	6	0	0	6	365
2021	327	2	3	9	0	0	7	348
2022	322	2	2	10	1	0	8	345
2023	336	1	3	9	1	0	6	356

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	397	17.5	22.6	n/a
1989	424	18.0	23.5	n/a
1990	431	19.4	22.2	0
1991	426	20.2	21.0	n/a
1992	426	19.5	21.8	n/a
1993	420	22.0	19.1	n/a
1994	391	21.5	18.2	n/a
1995	411	20.0	20.6	n/a
1996	411	20.0	20.6	n/a
1997	497	23.0	21.6	n/a
1998	492	22.8	21.6	n/a
1999	479	23.0	20.8	n/a
2000	499	26.0	19.2	30.1
2001	495	28.0	17.7	34.5
2002	492	25.7	19.1	33.1
2003	492	25.7	19.1	33.1
2004	488	27.8	17.6	36.7
2005	454	28.5	15.9	35.9
2006	453	26.5	17.1	43.5
2007	457	24.9	18.4	39.6
2008	452	30.0	15.1	42.5
2009	455	32.0	14.2	45.7
2010	439	32.0	13.7	47.2
2011	431	34.0	12.6	45.5
2012	416	32.0	13.0	48.3
2013	392	29.0	13.5	49
2014	401	29.0	13.8	47.9
2015	393	29.0	13.5	53.4
2016	397	28.0	14.1	58.7
2017	396	29.0	13.6	52.3
2018	389	28.2	13.7	43.7
2019	379	28.2	13.4	57
2020	365	28.2	12.9	56.4
2021	348	30.0	11.6	56.6
2022	345	28.8	11.9	57.4
2023	356	29.0	12.2	64.3

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	397	17.5	22.6	n/a
1989	424	18.0	23.5	n/a
1990	431	19.4	22.2	0
1991	426	20.2	21.0	n/a
1992	426	19.5	21.8	n/a
1993	420	22.0	19.1	n/a
1994	391	21.5	18.2	n/a
1995	411	20.0	20.6	n/a
1996	411	20.0	20.6	n/a
1997	497	23.0	21.6	n/a
1998	492	22.8	21.6	n/a
1999	479	23.0	20.8	n/a
2000	499	26.0	19.2	30.1
2001	495	28.0	17.7	34.5
2002	492	25.7	19.1	33.1
2003	492	25.7	19.1	33.1
2004	488	27.8	17.6	36.7
2005	454	28.5	15.9	35.9
2006	453	26.5	17.1	43.5
2007	457	24.9	18.4	39.6
2008	452	30.0	15.1	42.5
2009	455	32.0	14.2	45.7
2010	439	32.0	13.7	47.2
2011	431	34.0	12.6	45.5
2012	416	32.0	13.0	48.3
2013	392	29.0	13.5	49
2014	401	29.0	13.8	47.9
2015	393	29.0	13.5	53.4
2016	397	28.0	14.1	58.7
2017	396	29.0	13.6	52.3
2018	389	28.2	13.7	43.7
2019	379	28.2	13.4	57
2020	365	28.2	12.9	56.4
2021	348	30.0	11.6	56.6
2022	345	28.8	11.9	57.4
2023	356	29.0	12.2	64.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterford Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$739 (5.7%)	$12,214 (94.3%)	$12,953
2020	$726 (5.3%)	$13,051 (94.7%)	$13,777
2021	$1,396 (8.7%)	$14,642 (91.3%)	$16,038
2022	$1,239 (8.1%)	$14,126 (91.9%)	$15,365

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 472^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 236^th of 1534 Elementary schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Waterford Elementary School)	64.6	65.5	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Elementary School)	61.6	77.6	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Waterford Elementary School)	60.6	77.8	17.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Waterford Elementary School)	86.3	87.3	1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Elementary School)	74.2	65.1	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Waterford Elementary School)	68.5	65.5	3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Elementary School)	75.3	74.6	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Waterford Elementary School)	64.7	69.9	5.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Waterford Elementary School)	86.3	87.3	1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waterford Elementary School)	70.6	72.2	1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	379	356	6.1%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	366	336	8.2%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57%	64.3%	7.3%

Schools Near Waterford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waterford Elementary School	Public	K-5	323 Cherry Street	Waterford	16441	Erie County	Fort LeBoeuf School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 796-4833	356	29	12.2	64.3%	336 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	82.3	236^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.6%		73.3	423^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	72.4%	187	65.5	77.8	65.5		69.9	87.3	87.3	77.6	65.1	74.6		72.2	$15,365	$1,239	$14,126
Mill Village Elementary School	Public	K-5	2757 East Center Street	Mill Village	16427	Erie County	Fort LeBoeuf School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 796-2060	113	10	11.0	50.4%	111 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	92	58^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.2%		81.4	266^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.7%	208	92.4	64.7	80.0		78.0	94.1	94.1	100.0	88.2	85.0		90.0	$20,527	$2,643	$17,883
Union City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91 Miles Street	Union City	16438	Erie County	Union City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 438-7611	450	34	13.1	96.9%	423 (94.0%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	40.6	1009^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.2%		62.4	638^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.4%	371	24.6	47.8	38.3		37.3	72.4	72.4	36.1	43.5	54.5		45.0	$14,309	$2,760	$11,549
Robison Elementary School	Public	K-5	1651 Robison Road West	Erie	16509	Erie County	Fort LeBoeuf School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 796-3742	381	30	12.6	39.9%	349 (91.6%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	87.7	140^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.9%		89.2	108^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.0%	32	76.3	69.4	83.7		77.0	92.0	92.0	76.3	69.8	82.4		76.5	$14,817	$1,104	$13,713
Wattsburg Area Elementary Center	Public	K-4	10780 Wattsburg Rd	Erie	16509	Erie County	Wattsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 824-3400	455	35	12.8	100.0%	436 (95.8%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	67.5	546^th of 1534 public elementary schools	64.4%		62.7	631^st of 1534 public elementary schools	58.9%	85	63.9	52.6			58.0	87.4	87.4	56.9	61.3			59.2	$20,051	$1,510	$18,541
McKean Elementary School	Public	K-4	5120 West Rd	Mc Kean	16426	Erie County	General McLane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 273-1033	334	25	13.5	35.9%	320 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	81.3	256^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.3%		85.8	186^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.9%	70	74.6	64.2			69.2	85.1	85.1	74.6	73.5			74.0	$15,806	$764	$15,042
Edinboro Elementary School	Public	K-4	5390 Route 6N	Edinboro	16412	Erie County	General McLane School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 273-1033	422	28	14.9	45.5%	385 (91.2%)	9 (2.1%)	5 (1.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	86.4	167^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.1%		85.5	193^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	87.4%	26	75.5	72.0			73.9	94.6	94.6	75.6	75.7			75.7	$15,052	$890	$14,163
Chestnut Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 W 54th St	Erie	16509	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 835-5550	365	24	14.9	49.3%	288 (78.9%)	10 (2.7%)	11 (3.0%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (12.3%)	74.9	381^st of 1534 public elementary schools	75.2%		74.8	396^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.2%	15	63.9	58.0	65.6		62.8	84.0	84.0	59.0	67.3	73.8		66.6	$14,620	$1,536	$13,084
Belle Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Henderson Rd	Erie	16509	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 835-5600	610	39	15.4	48.4%	426 (69.8%)	23 (3.8%)	17 (2.8%)	92 (15.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.2%)	73.4	423^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	72.4%		73.7	418^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.8%	5	74.3	62.2	56.8		63.7	73.4	73.4	75.7	66.3	60.9		67.0	$15,084	$1,900	$13,183
Cambridge Springs Elementary School	Public	K-6	130 Steele St	Cambridge Springs	16403	Crawford County	Penncrest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 398-4636	392	34	11.6	58.7%	361 (92.1%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	57.6	744^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.5%		49.6	902^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	41.2%	158	49.0	36.2	36.7	41.5	40.3	81.1	81.1	58.8	46.4	68.3	73.1	60.8	$16,798	$2,754	$14,044

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