John W. Wayland Elementary

Summary:

John W. Wayland Elementary is a public elementary school in Bridgewater, Virginia, serving 516 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Rockingham County Public Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 75.58% of students identifying as white. Academically, John W. Wayland Elementary has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in some subjects lower than state and district averages, but higher in 5th-grade Science. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 250 out of 1099 Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 750 out of 1114 in the 2023-2024 school year. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, but lower rankings for female, male, and white students.

Compared to nearby schools, John W. Wayland Elementary generally performs better than Mountain View Elementary but lower than Ottobine Elementary in academic proficiency rates. The school's spending per student has increased, but is still lower than some nearby schools. While the student-teacher ratio has decreased, the overall declining performance and ranking suggest that the school may need to address specific areas for improvement to better serve its students and community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 801 North Main St
       Bridgewater, VA  22812


(540) 828-6081

District: Rockingham County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
750th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,424 Help


Students who attend John W. Wayland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wilbur S. Pence Middle
High:    Turner Ashby High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John W. Wayland Elementary ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details John W. Wayland Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rockingham County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John W. Wayland Elementary is $7,424. 13 elementary schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John W. Wayland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John W. Wayland Elementary 750th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See John W. Wayland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rockingham County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockingham County Public Schools 90th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John W. Wayland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John W. Wayland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.74 319th 1062 70.0%
2006 55.31 512th 1071 52.2%
2007 58.67 454th 1083 58.1%
2008 57.13 490th 1081 54.7%
2009 45.91 685th 1082 36.7%
2010 45.52 727th 1113 34.7%
2011 54.87 542nd 1117 51.5%
2012 63.20 386th 1117 65.4%
2013 58.54 465th 1120 58.5%
2014 63.34 390th 1110 64.9%
2015 65.39 376th 1100 65.8%
2016 71.45 284th 1096 74.1%
2017 73.40 250th 1099 77.3%
2018 68.86 332nd 1097 69.7%
2019 57.74 518th 1105 53.1%
2021 51.45 568th 1103 48.5%
2022 49.45 612th 1109 44.8%
2023 33.65 807th 1114 27.6%
2024 37.87 750th 1114 32.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John W. Wayland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.54 93rd 306 69.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John W. Wayland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.20 888th 1036 14.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John W. Wayland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.13 872nd 1100 20.7%
2024 30.60 830th 1098 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at John W. Wayland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.75 696th 1093 36.3%
2024 45.68 660th 1101 40.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John W. Wayland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.05 315th 564 44.1%
2024 40.41 394th 580 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at John W. Wayland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.02 890th 984 9.6%
2024 21.22 854th 979 12.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, November 16, 2012

Open Quote This is a great elementary school with wonderfully trained and caring teachers and staff!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for John W. Wayland Elementary

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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 641 641
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 494 494
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 517 517
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 530 530
1993 588 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1994 613 4 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1995 590 7 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1996 590 7 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1997 581 7 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1998 589 8 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1999 595 8 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 574 7 6 28 0 n/a n/a -4 611
2001 546 6 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2002 540 8 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2003 540 8 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2004 525 7 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 532 5 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 540 6 4 36 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2007 521 15 5 40 0 n/a n/a 3 584
2008 508 12 6 47 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 518 10 7 38 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 505 7 10 45 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2011 484 5 6 59 1 0 13 0 568
2012 491 5 7 55 1 0 17 0 576
2013 467 7 6 59 1 0 12 0 552
2014 470 7 6 51 2 0 19 0 555
2015 473 9 5 54 1 0 20 0 562
2016 469 5 4 58 0 0 14 0 550
2017 500 5 3 59 0 0 13 0 580
2018 494 6 2 53 1 0 17 0 573
2019 490 5 6 68 1 0 20 0 590
2020 503 11 6 69 1 0 21 0 611
2021 409 12 6 78 1 0 22 0 528
2022 404 13 8 69 1 0 26 0 521
2023 390 13 7 76 1 0 29 0 516

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 John W. Wayland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 641 39.6 16.1 n/a
1990 494 28.0 17.6 n/a
1991 517 29.9 17.2 n/a
1992 530 30.5 17.3 n/a
1993 599 36.5 16.4 n/a
1994 631 33.1 n/a 12
1995 610 n/a 0.0 10.8
1996 610 n/a 0.0 10.8
1997 602 n/a 0.0 12.8
1998 616 n/a 0.0 12.8
1999 629 43.0 14.6 19.6
2000 611 n/a 0.0 19.2
2001 580 40.9 14.2 17.4
2002 587 47.5 12.4 20.3
2003 587 47.5 12.4 20.3
2004 564 40.5 13.9 21.1
2005 578 40.0 14.5 20.1
2006 586 40.0 14.7 19.3
2007 584 45.5 12.8 20.1
2008 573 35.5 16.1 18.8
2009 573 36.5 15.7 18.5
2010 567 33.0 17.1 22
2011 568 32.0 17.7 25.7
2012 576 35.2 16.3 28.6
2013 552 36.0 15.3 27.4
2014 555 35.5 15.6 25.8
2015 562 36.0 15.6 27.9
2016 550 34.0 16.1 29.1
2017 580 34.5 16.8 29.5
2018 573 35.5 16.1 30.2
2019 590 35.0 16.8 28
2020 611 34.0 17.9 29
2021 528 35.0 15.0 n/a
2022 521 34.0 15.3 34
2023 516 38.0 13.5 37.6

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 John W. Wayland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 641 39.6 16.1 n/a
1990 494 28.0 17.6 n/a
1991 517 29.9 17.2 n/a
1992 530 30.5 17.3 n/a
1993 599 36.5 16.4 n/a
1994 631 33.1 n/a 12
1995 610 n/a 0.0 10.8
1996 610 n/a 0.0 10.8
1997 602 n/a 0.0 12.8
1998 616 n/a 0.0 12.8
1999 629 43.0 14.6 19.6
2000 611 n/a 0.0 19.2
2001 580 40.9 14.2 17.4
2002 587 47.5 12.4 20.3
2003 587 47.5 12.4 20.3
2004 564 40.5 13.9 21.1
2005 578 40.0 14.5 20.1
2006 586 40.0 14.7 19.3
2007 584 45.5 12.8 20.1
2008 573 35.5 16.1 18.8
2009 573 36.5 15.7 18.5
2010 567 33.0 17.1 22
2011 568 32.0 17.7 25.7
2012 576 35.2 16.3 28.6
2013 552 36.0 15.3 27.4
2014 555 35.5 15.6 25.8
2015 562 36.0 15.6 27.9
2016 550 34.0 16.1 29.1
2017 580 34.5 16.8 29.5
2018 573 35.5 16.1 30.2
2019 590 35.0 16.8 28
2020 611 34.0 17.9 29
2021 528 35.0 15.0 n/a
2022 521 34.0 15.3 34
2023 516 38.0 13.5 37.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John W. Wayland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $274 (4.3%) $6,086 (95.7%) $6,359
2020 $340 (5.6%) $5,728 (94.4%) $6,068
2021 $303 (4.1%) $7,121 (95.9%) $7,424

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John W. Wayland Elementary

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 518th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 807th of 1114 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John W. Wayland Elementary)8546.5
 38.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)7453.4
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (John W. Wayland Elementary)7944.7
 34.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)6750.9
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John W. Wayland Elementary)8353.9
 29.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)7554.5
 20.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (John W. Wayland Elementary)8059.7
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)7257
 15%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (John W. Wayland Elementary)8065.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockingham County Public Schools)7859.6
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (John W. Wayland Elementary)8274.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Rockingham County Public Schools)7561.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (John W. Wayland Elementary)7965.9
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Rockingham County Public Schools)7658.4
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590516
 12.5%
African American513
 160%
American Indian11
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic6876
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White490390
 20.4%
Two or More Races2029
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%37.6%
 9.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended John W. Wayland Elementary.

John W. Wayland Elementary ranks 750th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend John W. Wayland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilbur S. Pence Middle
High : Turner Ashby High

Students at John W. Wayland Elementary are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.


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

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