Waynesboro Primary School

Burke County
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
924 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Waynesboro Primary School, located at 352 Southside Dr in Waynesboro, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Burke County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood education, including Pre-Kindergarten through early elementary grades. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students can establish the academic habits and confidence necessary for long-term educational success.

As a central part of the Waynesboro community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders to foster a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating programs that promote character building and community involvement. Through its commitment to student growth, Waynesboro Primary School plays a vital role in preparing children for the transition into upper-elementary schooling and beyond.
924
Total Students
69.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    615 (66.6%)
  • White
    192 (20.8%)
  • Two or More
    57 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
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: Burke County
Phone: (706)554-5125
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 924
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 214
Kindergarten 225
Grade 1 248
Grade 2 237
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Blakeney Elementary
Burke County
726 Students
100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th