WAYNESBORO PRIMARY SCHOOL

Waynesboro Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Burke County school district, located in Waynesboro, GA with about 983 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, Waynesboro Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Waynesboro Primary School, located at 352 Southside Dr in Waynesboro, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Burke County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood education, including Pre-Kindergarten through early elementary grades. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students can establish the academic habits and confidence necessary for long-term educational success.

As a central part of the Waynesboro community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders to foster a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating programs that promote character building and community involvement. Through its commitment to student growth, Waynesboro Primary School plays a vital role in preparing children for the transition into upper-elementary schooling and beyond.

For more information, contact Waynesboro Primary School at (706) 554-5125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
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WAYNESBORO PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waynesboro, GA with about 983 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Burke County
Total Students:
983
Teachers:
68
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 983 students

Black or African American
64.1%
White
25.7%
Two or more races
5.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.