MEMORIAL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Memorial Drive Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ware County school district, located in Waycross, GA with about 335 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 28 teachers, Memorial Drive Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Memorial Drive Elementary School is a public school located in Waycross, Georgia, serving students within the Ware County School District. As a primary educational institution in the area, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in their formative years, typically covering grades ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The school is an integral part of the Waycross community, often emphasizing collaborative relationships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to enhance the student experience. Beyond core curriculum subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, Memorial Drive Elementary typically incorporates extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to engage students’ interests. By prioritizing a structured yet nurturing classroom setting, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of academic achievement and character development.

For more information, contact Memorial Drive Elementary School at (912) 287-2327 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.