Waddell Elementary School

Public K-5

 6101 Miller Rd
       Columbus, GA  31907


(706) 569-3722

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
936th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,996 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.9%
White:
10.8%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Compare Details Waddell Elementary School ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 16th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.9%), White (10.8%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waddell Elementary School is 16.5. 25 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waddell Elementary School is $9,996. 17 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waddell Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 154th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waddell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.48 85th 1101 92.3%
2007 76.82 228th 1125 79.7%
2008 75.90 229th 1134 79.8%
2009 62.40 457th 1133 59.7%
2010 66.08 443rd 1183 62.6%
2011 45.77 777th 1212 35.9%
2012 46.12 779th 1201 35.1%
2013 44.58 811th 1225 33.8%
2014 50.84 734th 1231 40.4%
2015 23.02 971st 1240 21.7%
2016 29.54 867th 1233 29.7%
2017 35.21 784th 1205 34.9%
2018 30.95 842nd 1209 30.4%
2019 39.80 724th 1234 41.3%
2021 23.05 907th 1214 25.3%
2022 34.35 787th 1244 36.7%
2023 23.97 935th 1242 24.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Waddell Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a principal
Monday, November 25, 2019

Open Quote Waddell's faculty and staff are building and supporting practices which consistently promote student growth and improve school climate. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waddell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 680 680
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 698 698
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 776 776
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 807 807
1994 516 225 10 20 3 n/a n/a 0 774
1995 462 270 16 24 3 n/a n/a 0 775
1996 462 270 16 24 3 n/a n/a 0 775
1997 444 311 13 25 2 n/a n/a 0 795
1998 397 303 16 32 5 n/a n/a 0 753
1999 379 317 14 26 4 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 336 258 12 19 3 n/a n/a 0 628
2001 290 267 11 24 3 n/a n/a 0 595
2002 309 300 16 40 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2003 309 300 16 40 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2004 285 305 16 39 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 257 302 14 25 4 n/a n/a 49 651
2006 247 337 19 33 1 n/a n/a 62 699
2007 216 292 17 34 1 n/a n/a 56 616
2008 198 322 11 31 2 n/a n/a 62 626
2009 152 289 8 23 3 n/a n/a 48 523
2010 133 273 13 0 2 0 69 0 490
2011 138 346 15 34 2 0 41 0 576
2012 139 328 16 29 0 0 44 0 556
2013 136 317 9 40 0 2 38 0 542
2014 122 313 10 42 0 1 33 0 521
2015 112 316 5 46 2 2 39 0 522
2016 90 347 4 46 1 3 34 0 525
2017 65 314 4 41 0 3 35 0 462
2018 64 332 1 33 0 2 30 0 462
2019 56 351 0 24 0 0 32 0 463
2020 55 350 1 21 1 0 35 0 463
2021 53 313 1 32 0 0 40 0 439
2022 53 321 2 41 0 0 23 0 440
2023 51 359 2 40 0 0 21 0 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waddell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 680 30.0 22.6 9.4
1991 698 31.0 22.5 8.5
1992 776 31.0 25.0 12.9
1993 807 30.0 26.9 23.2
1994 774 38.9 19.9 28
1995 775 36.0 21.5 35.6
1996 775 36.0 21.5 35.6
1997 795 34.7 22.9 45.8
1998 753 38.3 19.7 51.9
1999 740 41.8 17.7 44.1
2000 628 36.5 17.2 44.3
2001 595 28.7 20.7 55
2002 667 32.6 20.5 53.1
2003 667 32.6 20.5 53.1
2004 646 32.8 19.7 51.7
2005 651 36.9 17.6 56.5
2006 699 38.7 18.1 63.3
2007 616 37.8 16.3 65.4
2008 626 37.5 16.7 69
2009 523 33.6 15.6 70.9
2010 490 31.0 15.8 66.9
2011 576 33.6 17.1 72
2012 556 33.5 16.5 74.8
2013 542 32.0 16.9 77.7
2014 521 30.5 17.0 81
2015 522 30.0 17.4 81.4
2016 525 31.0 16.9 81.5
2017 462 27.0 17.1 100
2018 462 28.5 16.2 94.4
2019 463 28.5 16.2 94.4
2020 463 28.5 16.2 91.8
2021 439 28.0 15.6 96.6
2022 440 28.5 15.4 n/a
2023 473 28.5 16.5 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waddell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 680 30.0 22.6 9.4
1991 698 31.0 22.5 8.5
1992 776 31.0 25.0 12.9
1993 807 30.0 26.9 23.2
1994 774 38.9 19.9 28
1995 775 36.0 21.5 35.6
1996 775 36.0 21.5 35.6
1997 795 34.7 22.9 45.8
1998 753 38.3 19.7 51.9
1999 740 41.8 17.7 44.1
2000 628 36.5 17.2 44.3
2001 595 28.7 20.7 55
2002 667 32.6 20.5 53.1
2003 667 32.6 20.5 53.1
2004 646 32.8 19.7 51.7
2005 651 36.9 17.6 56.5
2006 699 38.7 18.1 63.3
2007 616 37.8 16.3 65.4
2008 626 37.5 16.7 69
2009 523 33.6 15.6 70.9
2010 490 31.0 15.8 66.9
2011 576 33.6 17.1 72
2012 556 33.5 16.5 74.8
2013 542 32.0 16.9 77.7
2014 521 30.5 17.0 81
2015 522 30.0 17.4 81.4
2016 525 31.0 16.9 81.5
2017 462 27.0 17.1 100
2018 462 28.5 16.2 94.4
2019 463 28.5 16.2 94.4
2020 463 28.5 16.2 91.8
2021 439 28.0 15.6 96.6
2022 440 28.5 15.4 n/a
2023 473 28.5 16.5 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waddell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $788 (8.5%) $8,535 (91.5%) $9,323
2018 $784 (8.1%) $8,874 (91.9%) $9,659
2019 $914 (9.1%) $9,082 (90.9%) $9,996

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waddell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 724th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 935th of 1242 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waddell Elementary School)38.218.1
 20.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3426.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waddell Elementary School)23.522.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)37.628.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waddell Elementary School)25.818.6
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3027.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waddell Elementary School)9.110.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)32.229.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waddell Elementary School)44.634.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.731.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waddell Elementary School)39.224.6
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)29.221.2
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Waddell Elementary School)38.431.1
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)35.129.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463473
 2.2%
African American351359
 2.3%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic2440
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5651
 8.9%
Two or More Races3221
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.4%96.6%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Waddell Elementary School.

Students at Waddell Elementary School are 76% African American, 11% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Waddell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Georgia elementary schools.


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