Waresboro Elementary School

Summary:

Waresboro Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 443 students in grades K-5 in Waycross, Georgia, which is part of the Ware County School District. The school has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the past decade, ranging from a high of 150 out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 681 out of 1,233 in 2015-2016.

Waresboro Elementary has shown mixed performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with 5th grade students outperforming the district and state in English Language Arts and Science, but 3rd and 4th grade students generally lagging behind. The school has very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 93.68% to 97.75% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite this, Waresboro Elementary has seen its per-student spending increase from $8,870 in 2016-2017 to $9,947 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 12-13 students per teacher, which is lower than the ratios at some of the nearby schools, such as Memorial Drive Elementary, Williams Heights Elementary, and Ruskin Elementary.

Compared to the nearby schools, Bacon County Elementary School, which is outside the Ware County district, stands out as a higher-performing school with stronger test scores and a lower free/reduced lunch rate, despite serving a similar geographic area. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as district-level policies and practices, may be contributing to the performance differences between Waresboro Elementary and other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3379 W Church St
       Waycross, GA  31503


(912) 287-2393

District: Ware County

SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Waresboro Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ware County Middle School
High:    Ware County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
African American:
20.5%
Hispanic:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Compare Details Waresboro Elementary School ranks better than 71.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.28. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Waresboro Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ware County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ware County 77th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waresboro Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.68 814th 1101 26.1%
2007 41.14 756th 1125 32.8%
2008 34.37 832nd 1134 26.6%
2009 48.71 656th 1133 42.1%
2010 58.39 557th 1183 52.9%
2011 57.67 607th 1212 49.9%
2012 70.94 369th 1201 69.3%
2013 71.08 374th 1225 69.5%
2014 81.68 150th 1231 87.8%
2015 53.43 540th 1240 56.5%
2016 42.54 681st 1233 44.8%
2017 54.79 485th 1205 59.8%
2018 56.14 474th 1209 60.8%
2019 54.99 522nd 1234 57.7%
2021 56.98 478th 1214 60.6%
2022 44.73 635th 1244 49.0%
2023 52.49 527th 1242 57.6%
2024 69.28 351st 1248 71.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Waresboro Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waresboro Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 355 355
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 351 351
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 356 356
1994 323 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 321 122 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 321 122 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 308 121 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1998 319 149 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 291 131 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 294 155 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 290 147 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 272 136 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 272 136 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 260 153 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 254 130 2 25 0 n/a n/a 6 417
2006 239 123 4 22 0 n/a n/a 6 394
2007 251 129 4 28 0 n/a n/a 6 418
2008 229 115 4 25 0 n/a n/a 8 381
2009 246 114 0 30 0 n/a n/a 11 401
2010 226 98 1 32 2 0 12 0 371
2011 225 142 1 35 1 0 12 0 416
2012 248 127 1 38 0 2 15 0 431
2013 222 111 1 34 0 0 17 0 385
2014 241 125 0 35 0 0 15 0 416
2015 247 128 0 46 0 0 22 0 443
2016 250 147 0 42 0 0 25 0 464
2017 243 135 0 42 0 0 25 0 445
2018 263 94 0 46 0 0 26 0 429
2019 264 93 1 46 0 0 32 0 436
2020 266 110 0 38 2 0 40 0 456
2021 246 89 0 33 1 0 31 0 400
2022 262 95 0 37 1 0 26 0 421
2023 275 91 0 44 3 0 30 0 443

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waresboro Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 28.0 13.1 43.1
1991 355 31.0 11.4 47
1992 351 31.0 11.3 48.4
1993 356 24.0 14.8 47.2
1994 336 22.8 14.7 49.7
1995 448 30.4 14.7 60.5
1996 448 30.4 14.7 60.5
1997 434 32.0 13.6 71.2
1998 488 36.3 13.4 70.7
1999 440 35.2 12.5 72.5
2000 471 35.0 13.5 71.8
2001 459 34.0 13.5 72.5
2002 433 28.7 15.1 67.9
2003 433 28.7 15.1 67.9
2004 438 23.2 18.9 73.7
2005 417 33.5 12.4 71.3
2006 394 34.2 11.5 66.5
2007 418 33.3 12.6 71.1
2008 381 30.7 12.4 73.5
2009 401 32.7 12.3 73.6
2010 371 31.3 11.8 73.3
2011 416 29.8 13.9 75.2
2012 431 29.8 14.4 74.9
2013 385 28.7 13.4 76.4
2014 416 28.8 14.4 82
2015 443 30.0 14.7 90.1
2016 464 31.0 14.9 90.1
2017 445 30.9 14.4 90.1
2018 429 29.9 14.3 90.2
2019 436 31.0 14.0 97.7
2020 456 31.7 14.3 97.8
2021 400 31.3 12.7 97.8
2022 421 33.7 12.4 n/a
2023 443 34.7 12.7 93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waresboro Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 28.0 13.1 43.1
1991 355 31.0 11.4 47
1992 351 31.0 11.3 48.4
1993 356 24.0 14.8 47.2
1994 336 22.8 14.7 49.7
1995 448 30.4 14.7 60.5
1996 448 30.4 14.7 60.5
1997 434 32.0 13.6 71.2
1998 488 36.3 13.4 70.7
1999 440 35.2 12.5 72.5
2000 471 35.0 13.5 71.8
2001 459 34.0 13.5 72.5
2002 433 28.7 15.1 67.9
2003 433 28.7 15.1 67.9
2004 438 23.2 18.9 73.7
2005 417 33.5 12.4 71.3
2006 394 34.2 11.5 66.5
2007 418 33.3 12.6 71.1
2008 381 30.7 12.4 73.5
2009 401 32.7 12.3 73.6
2010 371 31.3 11.8 73.3
2011 416 29.8 13.9 75.2
2012 431 29.8 14.4 74.9
2013 385 28.7 13.4 76.4
2014 416 28.8 14.4 82
2015 443 30.0 14.7 90.1
2016 464 31.0 14.9 90.1
2017 445 30.9 14.4 90.1
2018 429 29.9 14.3 90.2
2019 436 31.0 14.0 97.7
2020 456 31.7 14.3 97.8
2021 400 31.3 12.7 97.8
2022 421 33.7 12.4 n/a
2023 443 34.7 12.7 93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waresboro Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $640 (7.2%) $8,229 (92.8%) $8,870
2018 $778 (8.4%) $8,538 (91.6%) $9,316
2019 $846 (8.5%) $9,101 (91.5%) $9,946

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waresboro Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 522nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 527th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waresboro Elementary School)41.121
 20.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)40.430.6
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waresboro Elementary School)30.133.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ware County)40.539
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waresboro Elementary School)41.250
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)46.932.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waresboro Elementary School)42.643.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ware County)48.742.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waresboro Elementary School)48.338
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ware County)45.138.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waresboro Elementary School)49.435.4
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ware County)41.137
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Waresboro Elementary School)51.758.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ware County)4743.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students436443
 1.6%
African American9391
 2.2%
American Indian03
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4644
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White264275
 4.2%
Two or More Races3230
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.7%93.7%
 4%


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Students who attend Waresboro Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ware County Middle School
High : Ware County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Waresboro Elementary School.

Waresboro Elementary School ranks 351st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Waresboro Elementary School are 62% White, 21% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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