WARESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Waresboro Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ware County school district, located in Waycross, GA with about 429 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 29 teachers, Waresboro 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.

Waresboro Elementary School, located in Waycross, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Ware County School District. As a public institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to student growth, often utilizing a mix of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources to prepare children for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Waresboro Elementary plays an active role in the Waycross area by fostering a sense of community engagement. The school typically hosts various extracurricular activities, family involvement events, and community-oriented programs that aim to bridge the gap between home and school life. By maintaining a dedicated staff and a focused curriculum, Waresboro strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where young students can develop both intellectually and socially during their formative years.

For more information, contact Waresboro Elementary School at (912) 287-2393 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3379 W Church St
Waycross, GA 31503
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WARESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waycross, GA with about 429 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ware County
Total Students:
429
Teachers:
29.9
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 429 students

White
61.3%
Black or African American
21.9%
Hispanic/Latino
10.7%
Two or more races
6.1%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.