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Wacona Elementary School

3101 State St, Waycross, GA 31503, United States

+1 (912) 287-2362

3.8

Overall Rating

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Wacona Elementary School Overview

About This School

Wacona Elementary School is a public elementary in Waycross, Georgia, serving 885 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 39% in ELA and 36% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 46 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $56,738. Support services include one counselor for every 578 students. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 58% White, 27% Black, 9% Hispanic, and 6% Two or More Races.

885

Total Students

PK-5

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

46 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts39%

Mathematics36%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Ware County

Students per Counselor

578:1

Wacona Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

39%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 36%State Avg: 37%

36%

Mathematics

City Avg: 34%State Avg: 36%

N/A

Science

Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.7:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

578

Students per Counselor

Wacona Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$56,738

City Avg: $56,738

State Avg: $68,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor578:1

Wacona Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.85%

Male

49.15%

Female

Total Enrollment: 885 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White57.63%

Hispanic8.81%

Asian0.34%

Black27.12%

Two or More Races5.76%

Native American0.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wacona Elementary School

Q: What is Wacona Elementary School?

A: Wacona Elementary School is a elementary public located in Waycross.

Q: How many students attend Wacona Elementary School?

A: Wacona Elementary School has approximately 885 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Wacona Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Wacona Elementary School is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Wacona Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Wacona Elementary School - Waycross, GA

Quick Facts about Wacona Elementary School
School Name	Wacona Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	3101 State St, Waycross, GA 31503, Waycross, GA
County	Ware County
Phone	+1 (912) 287-2362
Total Students	885
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	46
Rating	3.8/10
ELA Proficiency	39%
Math Proficiency	36%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Wacona Elementary School

What is Wacona Elementary School?

Wacona Elementary School is a elementary public located in Waycross.

How many students attend Wacona Elementary School?

Wacona Elementary School has approximately 885 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wacona Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wacona Elementary School is 18:1.

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