Ruskin Elementary School

3550 Valdosta Hwy, Waycross, GA 31503 | (912) 287-2325
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 462
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Ware County School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $10,307
  • Graduation Rate: 55.3%
  • Dropout Rate: 8.0%
  • Students Per Teacher: 14.7
  • Enrolled Students: 6,083

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 462
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.4
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 220 (47.6%)
  • Females: 242 (52.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 31 (6.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 356 (77.1%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 387 (83.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Ruskin Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black15633.8%
Asian--
Hispanic429.1%
White23951.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Ruskin Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten10522.7%
1st Grade6814.7%
2nd Grade7616.5%
3rd Grade7015.2%
4th Grade7215.6%
5th Grade7115.4%
Source: GA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Ruskin Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 18, 2008
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • my son attended his first year here and i strongly encourage any parent with children to check this school out . his teachers helped him in every level they could to help him succeed that grade . he loves school from the bus stop to his way home . many parents say not many kids love school that much but he does. thanks Ruskin . i look forward to my son attending for the years to come. your staff is great.

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