- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, VA
William Perry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Perry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510393001064
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Perry Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
William Perry Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Perry Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, VA.
School address
District: Waynesboro City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510393001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
William Perry Elementary grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510393001064 · Waynesboro, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14.9:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro High (926 students)
William Perry Elementary grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
William Perry 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
- This school
William Perry Elementary
447 students
- Westwood Hills
Westwood Hills Elementary
382 students
- Berkeley Glenn 256
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
256 students
- Wenonah Elemen 246
Wenonah Elementary
246 students
What this shows William Perry Elementary reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Perry Elementary compares
William Perry Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 14.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, William Perry 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 William Perry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kate Collins Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wenonah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Perry 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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Perry Elementary
How many students attend William Perry Elementary?
William Perry Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, VA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Perry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Perry Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Perry Elementary?
85.2% of students at William Perry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Perry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Perry Elementary is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Perry Elementary?
William Perry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 William Perry Elementary rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, William Perry Elementary ranks #4 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 William Perry Elementary, Waynesboro City Public Schools also operates Waynesboro High (926 students), Kate Collins Middle (602 students), and Westwood Hills Elementary (382 students). See the Waynesboro City Public Schools district page for the complete list.