School overview
At a glance
Reported students
459
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
61th percentile
Compared with 423 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418
Wayne Central School: 459 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Wayne Central School
Wayne Central School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Waynesboro. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Wayne County School District. NCES reports 459 students for 2024–25.
Among 423 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Mississippi median of 14.8:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (81.3%) and White (12.4%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Wayne Central School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.4%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black81.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Wayne County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Waynesboro Riverview School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
491 reported students
Clara School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
418 reported students
Buckatunna School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
418 reported students
Beat Four School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
416 reported students
Wayne County High School
High · Grades 09–12
775 reported students
Wayne County Alternative School
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students