- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, MS
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
Federal NCES profile for Waynesboro Riverview Ele 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 280453000851
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesboro Riverview Ele 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
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Riverview Ele School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS.
School address
District: Wayne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280453000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 280453000851 · Waynesboro, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (775 students)
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
775 students
- This school
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
491 students
- Wayne Central
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 Waynesboro Riverview Ele School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesboro Riverview Ele School compares
Waynesboro Riverview Ele 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
491
Bigger than 60% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
White 4.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Waynesboro Riverview Ele 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 Waynesboro Riverview Ele School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beat Four Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesboro Riverview Ele School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
How many students attend Waynesboro Riverview Ele School?
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, MS. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Riverview Ele School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Riverview Ele School is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesboro Riverview Ele School?
100.0% of students at Waynesboro Riverview Ele School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesboro Riverview Ele School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesboro Riverview Ele School is African American at 84.3% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesboro Riverview Ele School?
Waynesboro Riverview Ele 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 Waynesboro Riverview Ele School rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Riverview Ele 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 Waynesboro Riverview Ele School, Wayne Co School Dist also operates Wayne County High School (775 students), Wayne Central Elementary School (459 students), and Clara Elementary School (418 students). See the Wayne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.