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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 155 |
| Hispanic | 50 |
| Black | 140 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 32 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White155 (40.9 %)
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Black140 (36.9 %)
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Hispanic50 (13.2 %)
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Two or More32 (8.4 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Grade 1 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 67 |
| Grade 3 | 72 |
| Grade 4 | 70 |
| Grade 5 | 57 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 194 | 51.2% |
| Male | 185 | 48.8% |
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