Wendell L. Cross School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waterbury, Connecticut 06706 · Waterbury School District
#448 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#28967 of 50,301 nationally
About Wendell L. Cross School
Wendell L. Cross School is a public elementary located in Waterbury, in the Waterbury School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 606 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 448th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 606.
There are 31 schools in Waterbury; Wendell L. Cross School ranks 5th of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wendell L. Cross School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wendell L. Cross School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
275 students · 1.5 km away
Gilmartin School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students · 1.7 km away
Hopeville School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 1.8 km away
Washington School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students · 2.1 km away
H. S. Chase School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 2.2 km away
Woodrow Wilson School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.6 km away
Waterbury Career Academy
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
709 students · 2.8 km away
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students · 2.8 km away
Margaret M. Generali Elementary School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.9 km away
Duggan School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
429 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
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604 students
Second Hill Lane School
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610 students
John Trumbull Primary School
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610 students
Pine Grove School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wendell L. Cross School a good school?
Wendell L. Cross School has a Success Index (US) of 44.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #448 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wendell L. Cross School rank in Connecticut?
Wendell L. Cross School ranks #448 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #28967 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wendell L. Cross School?
Wendell L. Cross School had 606 students in 2025.
Is Wendell L. Cross School a elementary school or a high school?
Wendell L. Cross School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wendell L. Cross School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wendell L. Cross School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.