At a glance
Reported students
350
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
268.5
Harrington Waddell Elementary: 350 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Harrington Waddell Elementary
Harrington Waddell Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lexington. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Lexington City Public Schools. NCES reports 350 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76%) and multiracial (7.1%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harrington Waddell Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76%
- Hispanic6%
- Black6.3%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lexington City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Harrington Waddell Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maury River Middle Middle · Rockbridge County Public Schools | 06–08 | 481 | 0.8 mi |
| Central Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools | PK–05 | 466 | 1 mi |
| Lylburn Downing Middle Middle · Lexington City Public Schools | 06–08 | 187 | 1 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools | PK–05 | 154 | 5.2 mi |
| F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Elementary · Buena Vista City Public Schools | PK–01 | 177 | 5.9 mi |
| Enderly Heights Elementary Elementary · Buena Vista City Public Schools | 02–05 | 268 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harrington Waddell Elementary
What grades does Harrington Waddell Elementary serve?
Harrington Waddell Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lexington City Public Schools.
How many students attend Harrington Waddell Elementary?
Harrington Waddell Elementary reported 350 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harrington Waddell Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 350 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harrington Waddell Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harrington Waddell Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harrington Waddell Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harrington Waddell Elementary in?
Harrington Waddell Elementary is part of Lexington City Public Schools, based in Lexington, VA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harrington Waddell Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maury River Middle (0.8 mi), Central Elementary (1 mi), Lylburn Downing Middle (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.