Clara School

(601)735-2065

clara.wcsdms.com/

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Clara Elementary School is a public school located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, serving as a key educational institution within the Wayne County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grades, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Clara Elementary is integrated into the broader Wayne County community, utilizing the district’s resources to provide extracurricular activities and programs that promote student engagement. By maintaining a connection with the local district, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to secondary education while upholding the values and educational standards set forth by the Wayne County School District.

418

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clara School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	7
Black	32
Two or More	13

White
366 (87.6%)
Black
32 (7.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.1%)
Hispanic
7 (1.7%)

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:	Wayne County School District
Phone:	(601)735-2065
Website:	http://clara.wcsdms.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
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 22

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 51