- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, MS
Wayne Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280453000849
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Central Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS.
School address
District: Wayne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280453000849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wayne Central Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 280453000849 · Waynesboro, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (775 students)
Wayne Central Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Wayne Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
775 students
- Waynesboro Riv
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
491 students
- This school
Wayne Central Elementary School
459 students
- Clara Elementa
Clara Elementary School
418 students
- Buckatunna Ele
Buckatunna Elementary School
418 students
- Beat Four Elem
Beat Four Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Wayne Central Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Central Elementary School compares
Wayne Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$12,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
White 12.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Wayne Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Co School Dist reports $12,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Riverview Ele School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clara Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckatunna Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beat Four Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesboro
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Central Elementary School
How many students attend Wayne Central Elementary School?
Wayne Central Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, MS. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% 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 Wayne Central Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Wayne Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Central Elementary School is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Central Elementary School?
Wayne Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Co School Dist?
Besides Wayne Central Elementary School, Wayne Co School Dist also operates Wayne County High School (775 students), Waynesboro Riverview Ele School (491 students), and Clara Elementary School (418 students). See the Wayne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.