How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Shaw High School | Waddell Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, GA | Columbus, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 520 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.6% | 96.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Shaw High School | Waddell Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,671 | $14,671 |
| District | Muscogee County | Muscogee County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Shaw High School | Waddell Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.2% | 8.5% |
| African American | 56.4% | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Shaw High School | Waddell Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 387.3:1 | 520:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.5% | 33.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 94 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.