Waldo Pafford Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Hinesville, GA Grades KG–05 City: Small Hinesville, GA SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
  • 741 Students
  • 48.9 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (912)877-4188 Phone
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Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Hinesville, GA 31313
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
741
Students
48.9
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(912)877-4188
Phone

Waldo Pafford Elementary School is a public school administered by the Liberty County district in Hinesville, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 741 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
741.0
State avg: 608.0
▲ 22% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.15:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▲ 14% worse
Free Lunch %
83.1%
State avg: 74.2%
▲ 12% worse
School Details
School Name
Waldo Pafford Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130330002406
State School ID
GA-689-0100
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2550 15th St
City
Hinesville
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
31313
County
Liberty County
Metro Area
Hinesville, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
1301
State Leg. Upper
13001
State Leg. Lower
13168
Latitude
31.8199
Longitude
-81.654
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
741
Total Students
👩‍🏫
48.9
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
48.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)48.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 616 83.1%
Not Applicable 212 28.6%
District Info
District Name
Liberty County
LEAID
1303300
State LEA ID
GA-689
Phone
(912)876-2161
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Hinesville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$150,926K
Federal Revenue
$26,896K
State Revenue
$79,872K
Local Revenue
$44,158K
Total Expenditure
$147,715K
Instruction Exp.
$76,282K
Support Services
$47,700K
Other Current Exp.
$9,276K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Waldo Pafford Elementary School

1
Taylors Creek Elementary School
Hinesville · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Hinesville · Elementary
2.9 mi
3
Lewis Frasier Middle School
Hinesville · Middle
3.3 mi
4
Frank Long Elementary School
Hinesville · Elementary
3.4 mi
5
Bradwell Institute
Hinesville · High
3.6 mi
6
Button Gwinnett Elementary School
Hinesville · Elementary
4.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waldo Pafford Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
741 students are enrolled at Waldo Pafford Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Waldo Pafford Elementary School have?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School has 48.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Waldo Pafford Elementary School serve?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Waldo Pafford Elementary School a charter school?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Waldo Pafford Elementary School located in?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is located in the Hinesville, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Waldo Pafford Elementary School belong to?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is part of the Liberty County school district.
How much does Liberty County spend per student?
The Liberty County district spends approximately $199,345,479 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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