At a glance
Reported students
447
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
382
William Perry Elementary: 447 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about William Perry Elementary
William Perry Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Waynesboro. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Waynesboro City Public Schools. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 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 (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.1%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. 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 William Perry Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.6%
- Hispanic22.1%
- Black16.6%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.8%
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 Waynesboro City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westwood Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
256 reported students
Wenonah Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
Kate Collins Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
602 reported students
Wayne Hills Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
184 reported students
Waynesboro High
High · Grades 09–12
926 reported students
Public schools near William Perry Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenonah Elementary Elementary · Waynesboro City Public Schools | KG–05 | 246 | 1.1 mi |
| Westwood Hills Elementary Elementary · Waynesboro City Public Schools | KG–05 | 382 | 1.9 mi |
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary Elementary · Waynesboro City Public Schools | KG–05 | 256 | 2.2 mi |
| Cassell Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 634 | 3.3 mi |
| Wilson Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 655 | 6.3 mi |
| Stuarts Draft Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 646 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William Perry Elementary
What grades does William Perry Elementary serve?
William Perry Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waynesboro City Public Schools.
How many students attend William Perry Elementary?
William Perry Elementary reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 424 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William Perry Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 447 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is William Perry Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
William Perry Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waynesboro City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of William Perry Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.6% 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 William Perry Elementary in?
William Perry Elementary is part of Waynesboro City Public Schools, based in Waynesboro, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William Perry Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wenonah Elementary (1.1 mi), Westwood Hills Elementary (1.9 mi), Berkeley Glenn Elementary (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.