Waccamaw

5901 Waccamaw School Road NW
Ash, NC 28420

www.bcswan.net/WACC

415 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Waccamaw School, located in Ash, North Carolina, is a K-8 public school serving the community within the Brunswick County School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes strong relationships between students, staff, and local families. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on both core academic subjects and the development of essential social skills.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating state standards while utilizing the resources provided by the broader Brunswick County district. Beyond academics, Waccamaw School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives to create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that each student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in their formative years.

415

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waccamaw
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	109
Black	49
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
235 (56.6%)
Hispanic
109 (26.3%)
Black
49 (11.8%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Brunswick County Schools
Phone:	(910)756-5560
Website:	http://www.bcswan.net/WACC
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
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

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 56