Waldo Pafford Elementary School
Waldo Pafford Elementary School serves 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Waldo Pafford Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Waldo Pafford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Waldo Pafford Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 606 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waldo Pafford Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1057 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 54% | 37% |
| White | 19% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Liberty County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waldo Pafford Elementary School is Bradwell Institute (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lewis Frasier Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Taylors Creek Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hinesville Taylors Creek Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 666 students10
0.5 miles
378 Airport Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 369-0378 0.5 K-5 666 - Hinesville Lyman Hall Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 648 students10
2.6 miles
1396 Shaw Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3348 2.6 K-5 648 - Hinesville Lewis Frasier Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 740 students10
3.0 miles
910 Long Frasier Dr
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 877-5367 3 6-8 740 - Hinesville Frank Long Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 613 students10
3.1 miles
920 Long Frasier Dr
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 368-3595 3.1 K-5 613 - Hinesville Bradwell Institute Math: 29% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,670 student10
3.7 miles
100 Pafford St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 876-6121 3.7 9-12 1,670
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