John W. Wayland Elementary

jwes.rockingham.k12.va.us/

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John W. Wayland Elementary School, located in the town of Bridgewater, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rockingham County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. It provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through classroom activities, literacy initiatives, and collaborative learning experiences that prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, the school plays an active role in the local Bridgewater community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By prioritizing character development and inclusive teaching practices, John W. Wayland Elementary seeks to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds feel encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s efforts are supported by a committed faculty and staff who work to provide a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and nurturing facility.

526

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John W. Wayland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	98
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
378 (71.9%)
Hispanic
98 (18.6%)
Two or More
32 (6.1%)
Black
12 (2.3%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
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:	Rockingham County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)828-6081
Website:	http://jwes.rockingham.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 23

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 84