John W Wayland Elementary School in Bridgewater, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

John W Wayland Elementary School is a suburban public school in Bridgewater, Virginia that is part of Rockingham County Public School District. It serves 526 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

526 Students

36 Teachers

801 N Main St

Bridgewater, VA 22812 View local requests

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John W Wayland Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Sanders

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John W Wayland Elementary School Demographics

38%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

John W Wayland Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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