School nickname: Wolverines
Address:
3006 78th St.
Lubbock, TX 79423
Phone: (806) 766-6207
School website.
Principal: Karen Thorton
Grades: K-06
Students: 645
Teachers: 40
Feeds: Evans Junior High School
Academic Excellence Indicator System report.

A large library is the hub of Waters Elementary School, which was constructed in 1983. Self-contained classrooms are built around the library. The school has a gymnasium, a blacktop with basketball goals and a large, grassy play area.

Internet-ready computers are in every classroom, and students have access to wired computers in two classrooms and the library.

Special programs offered at Waters include Accelerated Reading, the Gifted and Talented Program, Reading Lab and the Content Mastery Inclusion Program.

Students may participate in activities such as Future Problem Solving, choir, computer and book clubs, Student Council and safety patrols. A banquet is held for sixth grade students each fall. Other annual events include special assemblies and Chuck Wagon Day.

The school's parent teacher association received the outstanding parent teacher association award for District 17. Parents support students and teachers through a variety of volunteer programs.