WILLIAMS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Williams Heights Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ware County school district, located in Waycross, GA with about 456 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 31 teachers, Williams Heights Elementary 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.
Williams Heights Elementary School, located at 705 Dewey St in Waycross, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Ware County School District. As a staple of the local Waycross community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth and personal development for its elementary-age population. It emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while striving to create a safe, supportive, and engaging atmosphere that prepares children for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Williams Heights Elementary is known for its role in the community as a hub for local families. The school typically focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to encourage student success. By providing various resources and school-wide initiatives, the institution aims to nurture not only the intellectual potential of its students but also their social and emotional well-being, helping to cultivate a positive educational experience within the Waycross region.
For more information, contact Williams Heights Elementary School at (912) 287-2399 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399
WILLIAMS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waycross, GA with about 456 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ware County
- Total Students:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 31.1
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 456 students
- White
- 43.4%
- Black or African American
- 42.3%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.