J S Waters School

Chatham County Schools
55 J S Waters School Road
Goldston, NC 27252
222 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
J.S. Waters School, located in Goldston, North Carolina, is a K-8 institution serving the rural community within the Chatham County Schools district. As a smaller, tight-knit school, it emphasizes a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, where educators focus on individualized attention and preparing students for the academic and social transitions required for high school success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, J.S. Waters integrates local values with a focus on student growth and engagement. Being part of the Chatham County district, the school utilizes resources provided by the larger system while maintaining a distinct, localized identity. Whether through extracurricular activities or classroom instruction, the school strives to create a nurturing space that encourages student participation and a collaborative relationship between teachers, families, and the wider Goldston area.
222
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    144 (64.9%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (15.8%)
  • Black
    24 (10.8%)
  • Two or More
    18 (8.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Chatham County Schools
Phone: (919)898-2259
Website: http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/jsw
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
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 20
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 29
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bonlee School
Chatham County Schools
290 Students
152 Bonlee School Road
Bear Creek, NC 27207 (6.1 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th