Ruskin Elementary School

363 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.
363
Total Students
30.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruskin Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White157
Hispanic62
Black119
Asian1
Two or More23
American Indian1
  • White
    157 (43.3%)
  • Black
    119 (32.8%)
  • Hispanic
    62 (17.1%)
  • Two or More
    23 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: 363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 363
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ruskin Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten71
Grade 158
Grade 252
Grade 356
Grade 458
Grade 568
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ruskin Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18450.7%
Male17949.3%