Enrollment
407
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesboro, TN
Waynesboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waynesboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470444001775
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesboro Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 407
- students enrolled
Waynesboro Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, TN.
School address
District: Wayne County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470444001775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesboro Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesboro Elementary
Waynesboro Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waynesboro, Tennessee, enrolling 407 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Waynesboro's public schools, it stands alongside Wayne County Virtual School (50 students): Waynesboro Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Wayne County also operates Collinwood Elementary (349 students) and Waynesboro Middle School (278 students) alongside Waynesboro Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waynesboro Elementary compares
Waynesboro Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$11,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Waynesboro Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Waynesboro Elementary.
$11,455
Per student
+6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 56.7%
Federal 26.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Waynesboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collinwood Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Hughes School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne County High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collinwood Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesboro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Waynesboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro Elementary
How many students attend Waynesboro Elementary?
Waynesboro Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesboro, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waynesboro Elementary is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesboro Elementary?
Waynesboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waynesboro Elementary rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
Is Waynesboro Elementary a good school?
Waynesboro Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Waynesboro Elementary, Wayne County also operates Collinwood Elementary (349 students), Waynesboro Middle School (278 students), and Frank Hughes School (276 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.
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