- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hinesville, GA
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waldo Pafford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130330002406
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldo Pafford Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Hinesville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldo Pafford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldo Pafford Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Hinesville, GA.
School address
District: Liberty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130330002406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Waldo Pafford Elementary School held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130330002406 · Hinesville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 19:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradwell Institute (1,900 students)
Waldo Pafford Elementary School held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Waldo Pafford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradwell Insti
Bradwell Institute
1,900 students
- Liberty County
Liberty County High School
1,192 students
- Button Gwinnet
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
1,162 students
- Snelson-Golden
Snelson-Golden Middle School
876 students
- Lewis Frasier
Lewis Frasier Middle School
828 students
- This school 741
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
741 students
What this shows Waldo Pafford Elementary School reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldo Pafford Elementary School compares
Waldo Pafford 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 741 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
White 11.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Waldo Pafford Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty County reports $12,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waldo Pafford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Institute | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis Frasier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldo Pafford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Hinesville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taylors Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Joseph Martin Elementary School
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Frank Long Elementary School
Standard public school
685 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 14.7:1 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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waldo Pafford Elementary School
How many students attend Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School has 741 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hinesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldo Pafford Elementary School is 19:1, which is 32% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Waldo Pafford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waldo Pafford Elementary School is African American at 59.8% of enrollment, in Hinesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Waldo Pafford Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hinesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldo Pafford Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Hinesville, 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 Hinesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty County?
Besides Waldo Pafford Elementary School, Liberty County also operates Bradwell Institute (1,900 students), Liberty County High School (1,192 students), and Button Gwinnett Elementary School (1,162 students). See the Liberty County district page for the complete list.