- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, VA
Wenonah Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wenonah Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510393001760
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wenonah Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wenonah Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wenonah Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, VA.
School address
District: Waynesboro City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510393001760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wenonah Elementary held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 510393001760 · Waynesboro, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.2:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro High (926 students)
Wenonah Elementary held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wenonah Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesboro Hig
Waynesboro High
926 students
- Kate Collins M
Kate Collins Middle
602 students
- William Perry
William Perry Elementary
447 students
- Westwood Hills
Westwood Hills Elementary
382 students
- Berkeley Glenn 256
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
256 students
- This school 246
Wenonah Elementary
246 students
What this shows Wenonah Elementary reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wenonah Elementary compares
Wenonah Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$16,393
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 34.6%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Wenonah Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesboro City Public Schools reports $16,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wenonah Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kate Collins Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Perry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wenonah Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wenonah Elementary
How many students attend Wenonah Elementary?
Wenonah Elementary has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, VA. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wenonah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wenonah Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Wenonah Elementary?
88.8% of students at Wenonah Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wenonah Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wenonah Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wenonah Elementary?
Wenonah Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Wenonah Elementary rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wenonah Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, VA. 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 Waynesboro City Public Schools?
Besides Wenonah Elementary, Waynesboro City Public Schools also operates Waynesboro High (926 students), Kate Collins Middle (602 students), and William Perry Elementary (447 students). See the Waynesboro City Public Schools district page for the complete list.