William Perry Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

William Perry Elementary School is a suburban public school in Waynesboro, Virginia that is part of Waynesboro Public Schools. It serves 447 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

447 Students

29 Teachers

840 King Ave

Waynesboro, VA 22980 View local requests

http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us

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William Perry Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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William Perry Elementary School Demographics

92%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

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.

William Perry Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 12, 2026

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