Serving 835 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 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 835 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
58%
36%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
835 students attend Waldo Pafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Waldo Pafford Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldo Pafford Elementary School part of?
Waldo Pafford Elementary School is part of Liberty County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
School Holiday - Fall Break
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - School Holidays
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (School Holidays)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
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