Waldo Pafford Elementary School

831 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Waldo Pafford Elementary School, located in Hinesville, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Liberty County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. By emphasizing student growth and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Waldo Pafford Elementary is known for being an active part of the Hinesville community. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages character development alongside traditional studies. Through various school programs and parent-teacher partnerships, the institution strives to maintain a collaborative culture that supports both the educational needs and the personal well-being of its student body.

831

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	134
Black	448
Asian	10
Two or More	83
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

Black
448 (53.9 %)
White
144 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
134 (16.1 %)
Two or More
83 (10.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Liberty County
Phone:	(912)877-4188
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	616
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 166

Grade 1 160

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 121