Wacona Elementary School

885 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wacona Elementary School, located in Waycross, Georgia, serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the Ware County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills are prioritized. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Wacona aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of middle school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a welcoming campus culture that prioritizes both teacher-led instruction and student engagement. With a goal of cultivating well-rounded learners, Wacona Elementary works closely with local families to ensure that students receive the resources necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape. Through its dedication to professional development and high educational standards, the school remains a key institution for the Waycross community, helping to build a strong educational foundation for its students.

885

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wacona Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	78
Black	240
Asian	3
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
510 (57.6%)
Black
240 (27.1%)
Hispanic
78 (8.8%)
Two or More
51 (5.8%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)287-2362
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	885
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	765
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 289

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 88