Wauka Mountain Elementary School

School Overview
Wauka Mountain Elementary School, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is a public school within the Hall County School District that distinguishes itself through its unique focus on the Multiple Intelligences Academy (MIA) model. Based on the educational theories of Dr. Howard Gardner, the school integrates the "Eight Intelligences"—such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, and interpersonal—into its daily curriculum. By emphasizing these diverse learning styles, the school aims to provide a well-rounded academic experience that encourages students to discover their individual strengths and talents beyond traditional classroom instruction.

The school is recognized for its commitment to creating an engaging, hands-on learning environment where students are encouraged to be creative and collaborative. Its location on Brookton Lula Road serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a culture that values parental involvement and personalized student development. Through its specialized approach, Wauka Mountain Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become versatile, critical thinkers who are equipped to navigate a variety of future challenges.
558
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wauka Mountain Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White487
Hispanic49
Black4
Asian2
Two or More12
American Indian4
  • White
    487 (87.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hall County
Phone: (770)983-3221
Website: http://wmmia.hallco.org/web/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 203
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 104
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 94
Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wauka Mountain Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten12
Kindergarten73
Grade 1104
Grade 287
Grade 387
Grade 494
Grade 5101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wauka Mountain Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24644.1%
Male31255.9%