- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waycross, GA
Waresboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waresboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130543001775
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waresboro Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Waycross · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waresboro Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waresboro Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Waycross, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Waresboro Elementary School shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130543001775 · Waycross, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 12.6:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ware County High School (1,633 students)
Waresboro Elementary School shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Waresboro 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 429
Waresboro Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Waresboro Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waresboro Elementary School compares
Waresboro Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Waresboro 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 Waresboro 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waresboro 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
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 11.7:1 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waresboro Elementary School
How many students attend Waresboro Elementary School?
Waresboro Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waycross, GA. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waresboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waresboro Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Waresboro Elementary School?
93.7% of students at Waresboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waresboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waresboro Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Waycross, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waresboro Elementary School?
Waresboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Waresboro Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waycross?
By Resource Investment Index, Waresboro Elementary School ranks #5 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 Waresboro 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.