WACONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wacona Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ware County school district, located in Waycross, GA with about 988 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 46 teachers, Wacona Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Wacona Elementary School, located in Waycross, Georgia, serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the Ware County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills are prioritized. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Wacona aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of middle school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.
The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a welcoming campus culture that prioritizes both teacher-led instruction and student engagement. With a goal of cultivating well-rounded learners, Wacona Elementary works closely with local families to ensure that students receive the resources necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape. Through its dedication to professional development and high educational standards, the school remains a key institution for the Waycross community, helping to build a strong educational foundation for its students.
For more information, contact Wacona Elementary School at (912) 287-2362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
WACONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waycross, GA with about 988 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ware County
- Total Students:
- 988
- Teachers:
- 46.2
- 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 988 students
- White
- 55.9%
- Black or African American
- 33.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.