Excellent
#205 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 11% in state
Waterford Elementary School
Elementary School · Goshen Community Schools · Goshen, IN
A Goshen Community Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
65560 SR 15, Goshen, IN 46526
- Math 50% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterford Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waterford Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goshen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,864
Median home value
$192,900
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 3–12 | 0.1 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Prairie View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Parkside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| New Paris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Goshen Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterford Elementary School is listed in Goshen Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterford Elementary School
Waterford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Goshen, IN, part of Goshen Community Schools, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford Elementary School
What grades does Waterford Elementary School serve?
Waterford Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterford Elementary School rank in IN?
Waterford Elementary School ranks #205 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Waterford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waterford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterford Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waterford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waterford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waterford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterford Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Waterford Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (574) 533-6811
- Area population (ZIP 46526)
- 33,527
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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