Waldo Pafford Elementary School

2550 15th St
Hinesville, GA 31313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 831 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waldo Pafford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Waldo Pafford Elementary School's student population of 831 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
831 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Waldo Pafford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldo Pafford Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1146 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waldo Pafford Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waldo Pafford Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waldo Pafford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waldo Pafford Elementary School's ranking?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is ranked #1146 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Waldo Pafford Elementary School often compared to?
Waldo Pafford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylors Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
831 students attend Waldo Pafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Waldo Pafford Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldo Pafford Elementary School?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waldo Pafford Elementary School offer ?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Waldo Pafford Elementary School part of?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is part of Liberty County School District.

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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