WHITESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Whitesburg Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carroll County school district, located in Whitesburg, GA with about 322 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Whitesburg Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Whitesburg Elementary School, located at 868 Main St in Whitesburg, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carroll County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the surrounding area. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare young learners for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement and character development.

As part of the broader Carroll County Schools system, Whitesburg Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to innovation, technology, and high-quality instruction. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. For those looking for more specific details on school policies, academic calendars, or current programs, the school’s information is centrally managed through the district's official website at http://www.carrollcountyschools.com.

For more information, contact Whitesburg Elementary School at (770) 832-3875 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

868 Main St
Whitesburg, GA 30185
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WHITESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whitesburg, GA with about 322 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Carroll County
Total Students:
322
Teachers:
25.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 322 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.0%
Black or African American
6.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
5.3%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.