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3 schools in Waterford Township School District

New Jersey · 909 students · 2 cities

Waterford Township School District's public-school directory holds 3 schools, serving about 909 K-12 students inside New Jersey (an average of 303 per school).

4-year change in Waterford Township School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
909
+53 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Waterford Township School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
909#312 of 372#7,291 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#287 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.3:1#98 of 370#586 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
34.3%#165 of 369#6,196 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Waterford Township School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 807 to 909 students (up 13%) and from 75 to 89 full-time teachers (up 19%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Waterford Elementary SchoolWaterfordElementary03-06431
Thomas Richards Early Childhood CenterAtcoElementaryPK-KG257
Atco Elementary SchoolAtcoElementary01-02221

About Waterford Township School District

Across 3 schools, Waterford Township School District serves about 909 students in New Jersey. By footprint it is a small district.

Per-school enrollment averages around 303 in this district, noticeably below the New Jersey typical of 540.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 909 students, increased 6% from the 856 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Waterford Township School District discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Waterford Township School District run?
Waterford Township School District has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 909 students in New Jersey.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Waterford Township School District?
Waterford Township School District includes 3 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in Waterford Township School District?
Waterford Elementary School is the largest public school in Waterford Township School District by enrollment, with approximately 431 students.
What grade levels does Waterford Township School District serve?
Waterford Township School District serves students from pre-K through grade 6 across 3 schools.
What cities does Waterford Township School District serve?
Waterford Township School District operates schools in Waterford, Atco across New Jersey.