Williams Heights Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Waycross, GA Grades KG–05 Town: Remote Waycross, GA SchoolScore™ B (74.7)
  • 436 Students
  • 32.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (912)287-2399 Phone
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Williams Heights Elementary School
Waycross, GA 31501
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.7)
436
Students
32.7
Teachers
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
(912)287-2399
Phone

Williams Heights Elementary School is a public school administered by the Ware County district in Waycross, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 436 students enrolled; a 13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote 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
436.0
State avg: 608.0
▼ 28% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.33:1
State avg: 13.3:1
Free Lunch %
80.3%
State avg: 74.2%
▲ 8% worse
School Details
School Name
Williams Heights Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130543001393
State School ID
GA-748-0196
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
705 Dewey St
City
Waycross
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
31501
County
Ware County
Metro Area
Waycross, GA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
1301
State Leg. Upper
13008
State Leg. Lower
13176
Latitude
31.2125
Longitude
-82.3459
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
436
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.7
Teachers FTE
📐
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 350 80.3%
Not Applicable 276 63.3%
District Info
District Name
Ware County
LEAID
1305430
State LEA ID
GA-748
Phone
(912)283-8656
Website
http://www.ware.k12.ga.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Waycross
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$102,867K
Federal Revenue
$21,512K
State Revenue
$52,886K
Local Revenue
$28,469K
Total Expenditure
$100,228K
Instruction Exp.
$57,961K
Support Services
$29,184K
Other Current Exp.
$4,763K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Williams Heights Elementary School

1
Waycross Middle School
Waycross · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Center Elementary School
Waycross · Elementary
1.8 mi
3
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Waycross · Elementary
2.2 mi
4
Ware County High School
Waycross · High
2.7 mi
5
Ware County Middle School
Waycross · Middle
3.1 mi
6
Wacona Elementary School
Waycross · Elementary
3.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Williams Heights Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Williams Heights Elementary School?
436 students are enrolled at Williams Heights Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Williams Heights Elementary School have?
Williams Heights Elementary School has 32.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Williams Heights Elementary School serve?
Williams Heights Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Williams Heights Elementary School a charter school?
Williams Heights Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Williams Heights Elementary School located in?
Williams Heights Elementary School is located in the Waycross, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Williams Heights Elementary School belong to?
Williams Heights Elementary School is part of the Ware County school district.
How much does Ware County spend per student?
The Ware County district spends approximately $229,880,734 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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