Ruskin Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waycross, Georgia 31503 · Ware County
#1062 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#43678 of 50,301 nationally
About Ruskin Elementary School
Ruskin Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waycross, in the Ware County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 363 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1062nd of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 363.
There are 9 schools in Waycross; Ruskin Elementary School ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ruskin Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ruskin Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ware County High School
Waycross · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students · 6.5 km away
Ware County Middle School
Waycross · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students · 9.6 km away
Williams Heights Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 11 km away
Waresboro Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students · 11 km away
Waycross Middle School
Waycross · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students · 11 km away
Wacona Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students · 12 km away
Center Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students · 12 km away
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
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364 students
Haven Elementary School
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361 students
Miller County Elementary School
Colquitt · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
365 students
Fowler Drive Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Okapilco Elementary School
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360 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruskin Elementary School a good school?
Ruskin Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 21.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1062 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ruskin Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Ruskin Elementary School ranks #1062 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #43678 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruskin Elementary School?
Ruskin Elementary School had 363 students in 2025.
Is Ruskin Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ruskin Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruskin Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Ruskin Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.