Memorial Drive Elementary School

346 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Memorial Drive Elementary School is a public school located in Waycross, Georgia, serving students within the Ware County School District. As a primary educational institution in the area, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in their formative years, typically covering grades ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The school is an integral part of the Waycross community, often emphasizing collaborative relationships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to enhance the student experience. Beyond core curriculum subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, Memorial Drive Elementary typically incorporates extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to engage students’ interests. By prioritizing a structured yet nurturing classroom setting, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of academic achievement and character development.
346
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Drive Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White166
Hispanic16
Black125
Asian10
Two or More26
American Indian3
  • White
    166 (48.0%)
  • Black
    125 (36.1%)
  • Two or More
    26 (7.5%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    10 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
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)287-2327
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 346
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memorial Drive Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten59
Grade 164
Grade 252
Grade 360
Grade 458
Grade 553
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memorial Drive Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17049.1%
Male17650.9%