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Ruskin Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
3550 Valdosta Hwy, Waycross, GA 31503 · (912) 287-2325 · Part of Ware County School District
Students
363
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Ruskin Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Dixie Union kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Dixie Union kids come from and go next.
K–5Ruskin Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 38.5%
Location
Directions ↗
3550 Valdosta Hwy, Waycross
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten71
Grade 158
Grade 252
Grade 356
Grade 458
Grade 568
Enrollment over time
402’20
391’21
379’22
374’23
363’24
Down 9.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 43%Black 33%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.