William Perry Elementary

www.waynesboro.k12.va.us

447 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William Perry Elementary, located at 840 King Avenue in Waynesboro, Virginia, is a dedicated primary educational institution serving the local community. Part of the Waynesboro Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It serves as a foundational hub for young learners, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare children for future success while encouraging active participation and community engagement.

The school is committed to maintaining strong connections between educators, families, and the wider Waynesboro community to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the Waynesboro Public Schools system, William Perry Elementary strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic programs, school policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us](http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us).

447

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Perry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	99
Black	74
Asian	12
Two or More	66
American Indian	1

White
195 (43.6%)
Hispanic
99 (22.1%)
Black
74 (16.6%)
Two or More
66 (14.8%)
Asian
12 (2.7%)
American Indian
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:	Waynesboro City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)946-4650
Website:	http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
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 72

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Perry Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Perry Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	50.1%
Male	223	49.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th