Wayne Elementary School

Wayne Comm School District
607 South West Street
Corydon, IA 50060
328 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Wayne Elementary School, located in Corydon, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Wayne Community School District. Dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of its young students, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering essential social-emotional development. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

Beyond its academic mission, Wayne Elementary acts as a vital community hub for the small town of Corydon. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to create a collaborative educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school initiatives, the staff strives to cultivate a safe, engaging, and encouraging space where students are empowered to develop both their academic skills and their character.
328
Total Students
27.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    306 (93.3%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wayne Comm School District
Phone: (641)872-1034
Website: http://www.wayne.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 16
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 54
Gender Ratio