Below Average
#2014 of 2,268 schools in GA
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Elementary School · Liberty County · Hinesville, GA
A Liberty County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2550 15th St, Hinesville, GA 31313
- Math 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waldo Pafford Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
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 32% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waldo Pafford 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,126/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hinesville), 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
$59,443
Median home value
$173,100
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31313; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Lyman Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Frank Long Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 983 | 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.
Liberty County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is listed in Liberty County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hinesville, GA, part of Liberty County, serving approximately 835 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,014 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldo Pafford Elementary School
What grades does Waldo Pafford Elementary School serve?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldo Pafford Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waldo Pafford Elementary School rank in GA?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School ranks #2,014 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Waldo Pafford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waldo Pafford Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Waldo Pafford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waldo Pafford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waldo Pafford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waldo Pafford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
70.3% of students at Waldo Pafford 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
- 835
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Liberty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (912) 877-4188
- Area population (ZIP 31313)
- 42,034
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 31313; 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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