BEN HILL COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ben Hill County Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ben Hill County school district, located in Fitzgerald, GA with about 881 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Ben Hill County Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ben Hill County Primary School, located in Fitzgerald, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the district’s youngest learners. Typically focusing on students in prekindergarten through second grade, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and the development of essential social skills. By concentrating on these critical early years, the school aims to build a strong academic base that prepares children for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades.

The school operates as part of the Ben Hill County School System, reflecting a commitment to community-focused education in a rural setting. Its programs are designed to foster a love for learning through structured classroom instruction, supplemental educational activities, and a supportive culture that involves both parents and the local community. Through its mission, Ben Hill County Primary strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential during their formative years of schooling.

For more information, contact Ben Hill County Primary School at (229) 409-5592 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
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BEN HILL COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fitzgerald, GA with about 881 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ben Hill County
Total Students:
881
Teachers:
53.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 881 students

White
44.8%
Black or African American
42.3%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.