WAYNESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Waynesboro Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne County school district, located in Waynesboro, TN with about 426 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 30 teachers, Waynesboro Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Waynesboro Elementary School, located at 115 Helton Street in Waynesboro, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Wayne County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the early stages of their education. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can build core competencies in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also participating in various extracurricular activities that encourage personal growth and civic responsibility.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Waynesboro Elementary plays a significant role in the small-town fabric of Waynesboro, acting as a central hub for families and local engagement. The school emphasizes a community-oriented approach, working closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. Through its dedicated staff and focus on foundational learning, the institution strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the Wayne County community.
For more information, contact Waynesboro Elementary at (931) 722-5580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
WAYNESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waynesboro, TN with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wayne County
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 30
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 426 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAYNESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.