CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Center Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ware County school district, located in Waycross, GA with about 555 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 34 teachers, Center Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Center Elementary School, located at 2114 Dorothy St in Waycross, Georgia, is a public school serving students within the Ware County School District. As a foundational educational institution in the area, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. It emphasizes core academic instruction in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also fostering social and emotional growth to help students build a strong educational foundation for their future academic years.

The school is an integral part of the Waycross community, often working to engage parents and local stakeholders to enhance the student experience. By utilizing structured classroom settings and a dedicated faculty, Center Elementary strives to meet state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Its location on Dorothy Street places it as a central hub for families in the district, prioritizing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive atmosphere designed to encourage a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Center Elementary School at (912) 287-2366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2114 Dorothy St
Waycross, GA 31501
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CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waycross, GA with about 555 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ware County
Total Students:
555
Teachers:
34.8
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 555 students

Black or African American
56.0%
White
32.1%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Asian
0.7%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

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.