Wendell L. Cross School
VirtualRegular School · Waterbury, CT
Wendell L. Cross School is a regular school school in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving grades PK–08 with 606 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 323 | 53% |
| Black or African American | 137 | 23% |
| White | 92 | 15% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 7% |
| Asian | 11 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 606 | 334M / 272F |
English Language Learners: 73 (12% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15-19% | 38.3% | 150 |
| Reading Proficiency | 30-34% | 50.2% | 150 |
| Science Proficiency | 20-29% | — | 49 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 606 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1255 Hamilton Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06706
Phone: (203)574-8171
http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/Other Schools in District
- B. W. Tinker School Elementary
- Bucks Hill School Elementary
- Bunker Hill School Elementary
- Carrington School Elementary
- Driggs School Elementary
- Duggan School Elementary
- F. J. Kingsbury School Elementary
- Gilmartin School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 06706) → CensusDepth.com
- Connecticut population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Connecticut teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
090483000990
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD