- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waycross, GA
Williams Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Williams Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130543001393
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Heights Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Waycross · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Waycross, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Williams Heights Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130543001393 · Waycross, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 11.5:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ware County High School (1,633 students)
Williams Heights Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Williams Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ware County Hi
Ware County High School
1,633 students
- Wacona Element
Wacona Elementary School
885 students
- Ware County Mi
Ware County Middle School
752 students
- Waycross Middl 606
Waycross Middle School
606 students
- Center Element 470
Center Elementary School
470 students
- This school 436
Williams Heights Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Williams Heights Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Heights Elementary School compares
Williams Heights Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,387
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.8%
White 31.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Williams Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ware County reports $15,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wacona Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ware County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waycross Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Waycross
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Center Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Waresboro Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Williams Heights Elementary School?
Williams Heights Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waycross, GA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Heights Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Williams Heights Elementary School?
80.3% of students at Williams Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Williams Heights Elementary School is African American at 51.8% of enrollment, in Waycross, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Heights Elementary School?
Williams Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Williams Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waycross?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Waycross, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waycross on the city page.
What other schools are in Ware County?
Besides Williams Heights Elementary School, Ware County also operates Ware County High School (1,633 students), Wacona Elementary School (885 students), and Ware County Middle School (752 students). See the Ware County district page for the complete list.