Waddell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Georgia 31907 · Muscogee County
#1141 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#45563 of 50,301 nationally
About Waddell Elementary School
Waddell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Muscogee County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 520 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1141st of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (31th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 520.
There are 48 schools in Columbus; Waddell Elementary School ranks 26th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
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 Waddell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 520
- 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
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waddell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Blackmon Road Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students · 3.2 km away
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 3.3 km away
Forrest Road Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 3.8 km away
Fort Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students · 3.9 km away
Midland Middle School
Midland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 4.0 km away
Midland Academy
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 4.2 km away
Gentian Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students · 4.5 km away
Eagle Ridge Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 4.6 km away
Shaw High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students · 4.7 km away
Wesley Heights Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
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520 students
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521 students
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521 students
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
521 students
Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Odom Elementary School
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518 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waddell Elementary School a good school?
Waddell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 18.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1141 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 Waddell Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Waddell Elementary School ranks #1141 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #45563 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waddell Elementary School?
Waddell Elementary School had 520 students in 2025.
Is Waddell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Waddell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waddell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waddell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.