JOHN W. WAYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John W. Wayland Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Rockingham County Public Schools school district, located in Bridgewater, VA with about 573 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, John W. Wayland Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
John W. Wayland Elementary School, located in the town of Bridgewater, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rockingham County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. It provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through classroom activities, literacy initiatives, and collaborative learning experiences that prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic mission, the school plays an active role in the local Bridgewater community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By prioritizing character development and inclusive teaching practices, John W. Wayland Elementary seeks to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds feel encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s efforts are supported by a committed faculty and staff who work to provide a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and nurturing facility.
For more information, contact John W. Wayland Elementary at (540) 828-6081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-6081
JOHN W. WAYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bridgewater, VA with about 573 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rockingham County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 573
- Teachers:
- 35.5
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 573 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN W. WAYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.