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Wendell L. Cross School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8Virtual
1255 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury, CT 06706 · (203) 574-8171 · Part of Waterbury School District
Students
606
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
72%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Wendell L. Cross School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 88.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 37.9%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 50.7%
Location
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1255 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K42
Kindergarten60
Grade 166
Grade 257
Grade 373
Grade 462
Grade 560
Grade 661
Grade 780
Grade 845
Enrollment over time
321’20
446’21
551’22
612’23
606’24
Up 88.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 53%Black 23%White 15%Two or more races 7%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.