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.

3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 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.