At a glance
Reported students
389
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Waters Elementary: 389 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Waters Elementary
Waters Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fond du Lac. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Fond du Lac School District. NCES reports 389 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.9%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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 Waters Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.53 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
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.31
- 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
- White70.2%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black2.3%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8%
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 Fond du Lac School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeshore Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Rosenow Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
351 reported students
Parkside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Roberts Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Chegwin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Evans Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
Public schools near Waters 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 317 | 0.6 mi |
| Riverside Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 273 | 0.7 mi |
| Pier Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 274 | 0.7 mi |
| Chegwin Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 296 | 1.2 mi |
| Rosenow Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 351 | 1.6 mi |
| Evans Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 279 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waters Elementary
What grades does Waters Elementary serve?
Waters Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fond du Lac School District.
How many students attend Waters Elementary?
Waters Elementary reported 389 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 360 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waters Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 389 students and 27.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Waters Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waters Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fond du Lac School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Waters Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.3% 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 Waters Elementary in?
Waters Elementary is part of Fond du Lac School District, based in Fond du Lac, WI, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Waters Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roberts Elementary (0.6 mi), Riverside Elementary (0.7 mi), Pier Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.