At a glance
Reported students
363
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Ruskin Elementary School: 363 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 391
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Ruskin Elementary School
Ruskin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Waycross. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ware County. NCES reports 363 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.3%) and Black (32.8%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ruskin Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.3%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black32.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ware County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
346 reported students
Waresboro Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
Williams Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
436 reported students
Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Wacona Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
885 reported students
Waycross Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
606 reported students
Public schools near Ruskin Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware County High School High · Ware County | 09–12 | 1,633 | 4.1 mi |
| Williams Heights Elementary School Elementary · Ware County | KG–05 | 436 | 6.7 mi |
| Waresboro Elementary School Elementary · Ware County | KG–05 | 429 | 6.8 mi |
| Wacona Elementary School Elementary · Ware County | PK–05 | 885 | 7.3 mi |
| Center Elementary School Elementary · Ware County | KG–05 | 470 | 7.4 mi |
| Memorial Drive Elementary School Elementary · Ware County | KG–05 | 346 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruskin Elementary School
What grades does Ruskin Elementary School serve?
Ruskin Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ware County.
How many students attend Ruskin Elementary School?
Ruskin Elementary School reported 363 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 391 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruskin Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 363 students and 30.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ruskin Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruskin Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ware County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ruskin Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ruskin Elementary School in?
Ruskin Elementary School is part of Ware County, based in Waycross, GA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ruskin Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ware County High School (4.1 mi), Williams Heights Elementary School (6.7 mi), Waresboro Elementary School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.