Wayne Central School

central.wcsdms.com/

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Wayne Central Elementary School, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wayne County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students during their formative elementary years. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community pride and character.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Wayne Central Elementary prioritizes the holistic growth of its student body through various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives. The faculty and staff strive to bridge the gap between traditional learning and modern educational practices, ensuring that students have access to necessary resources and a safe, inclusive atmosphere. As a key part of the local community, the school remains dedicated to building a strong educational partnership with parents and guardians to help every child reach their full potential.

459

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	13
Black	373
Asian	1
Two or More	15

Black
373 (81.3%)
White
57 (12.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.3%)
Hispanic
13 (2.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)735-2205
Website:	http://central.wcsdms.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
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 43

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 50