- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waycross, GA
Ruskin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruskin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130543001403
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruskin Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Waycross · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruskin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruskin Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Waycross, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ruskin Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130543001403 · Waycross, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 11.7:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ware County High School (1,633 students)
Ruskin Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ruskin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ware County Hi
Ware County High School
1,633 students
- Wacona Element
Wacona Elementary School
885 students
- Ware County Mi
Ware County Middle School
752 students
- Waycross Middl 606
Waycross Middle School
606 students
- Center Element 470
Center Elementary School
470 students
- This school 363
Ruskin Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Ruskin Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruskin Elementary School compares
Ruskin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,387
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Ruskin Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ware County reports $15,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruskin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wacona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ware County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waycross Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruskin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Waycross
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Center Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Williams Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Waresboro Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruskin Elementary School
How many students attend Ruskin Elementary School?
Ruskin Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waycross, GA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruskin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruskin Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruskin Elementary School?
93.7% of students at Ruskin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruskin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruskin Elementary School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Waycross, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruskin Elementary School?
Ruskin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruskin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waycross?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruskin Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Waycross, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waycross on the city page.
What other schools are in Ware County?
Besides Ruskin Elementary School, Ware County also operates Ware County High School (1,633 students), Wacona Elementary School (885 students), and Ware County Middle School (752 students). See the Ware County district page for the complete list.