Waterman Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 · Harrisonburg City Public Schools
#912 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#16559 of 50,301 nationally
About Waterman Elementary
Waterman Elementary is a public elementary located in Harrisonburg, in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 557 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 912th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 557.
There are 13 schools in Harrisonburg; Waterman Elementary ranks 7th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 Waterman Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waterman Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thomas Harrison Middle
Harrisonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students · 1.5 km away
Spotswood Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 1.9 km away
Keister Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 2.0 km away
Bluestone Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 2.9 km away
Harrisonburg High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students · 3.4 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students · 3.6 km away
Skyline Middle
Harrisonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students · 3.7 km away
Smithland Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students · 3.7 km away
Stone Spring Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students · 4.4 km away
Rocktown High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
557 students
Potomac View Elementary
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557 students
Sunrise Valley Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students
Weems Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
556 students
Richard C. Haydon Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
556 students
Quinton Elementary
Quinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterman Elementary a good school?
Waterman Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 62.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #912 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 Waterman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Waterman Elementary ranks #912 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #16559 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waterman Elementary?
Waterman Elementary had 557 students in 2025.
Is Waterman Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Waterman Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waterman Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waterman Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.