Ruskin Elementary School

379 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Ruskin Elementary School, located on Valdosta Highway in Waycross, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ware County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the surrounding community, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills during their formative years. The school strives to foster a supportive environment where students can transition from early childhood learning into more complex academic subjects, supported by faculty and staff dedicated to the district’s educational standards.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ruskin Elementary is deeply integrated into the Waycross community, serving as a hub for local families. The school typically hosts various programs and events designed to encourage parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its approach to student success. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with initiatives aimed at social-emotional growth, Ruskin Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, upholding the mission of the Ware County school system.
379
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruskin Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White155
Hispanic50
Black140
Asian1
Two or More32
American Indian1
  • White
    155 (40.9 %)
  • Black
    140 (36.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (13.2 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (8.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Ware County
Phone: (912)287-2325
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 363
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ruskin Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten53
Grade 160
Grade 267
Grade 372
Grade 470
Grade 557
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ruskin Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19451.2%
Male18548.8%