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#1308 of 2,268 schools in GA
Center Elementary School
Elementary School · Ware County · Waycross, GA
A Ware County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2114 Dorothy St, Waycross, GA 31501
- Math 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,076/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waycross), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,203
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wacona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 963 | Compare → |
| Williams Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–11 | 2.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Memorial Drive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 372 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ware County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Elementary School is listed in Ware County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Elementary School
Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waycross, GA, part of Ware County, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Elementary School
What grades does Center Elementary School serve?
Center Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Elementary School rank in GA?
Center Elementary School ranks #1,308 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Center Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Center Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Center Elementary School a charter school?
No, Center Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Center Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Elementary School?
95.7% of students at Center Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (912) 287-2366
- Area population (ZIP 31501)
- 13,034
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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