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Wendell L. Cross School

Waterbury, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 8 · Waterbury School District

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About Wendell L. Cross School

Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, Wendell L. Cross School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 606 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Waterbury. With about 44.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. There are 56 other schools within 5 miles. Waterbury School District runs 29 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1255 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury, CT 06706
Phone	(203) 574-8171
School district	Waterbury School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	606
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44.3
Students per teacher	13.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090483000990). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Wendell L. Cross School serve?

Wendell L. Cross School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Wendell L. Cross School?

Wendell L. Cross School reported 606 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell L. Cross School?

About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 606 students and 44.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Wendell L. Cross School a public or charter school?

Wendell L. Cross School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Wendell L. Cross School in?

Wendell L. Cross School is part of Waterbury School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/waterbury-school-district/

Where is Wendell L. Cross School located?

Wendell L. Cross School is at 1255 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury, CT 06706. The phone number is (203) 574-8171.

How many other schools are near Wendell L. Cross School?

There are 56 other schools within 5 miles of Wendell L. Cross School in our directory.