ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Atkinson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coweta County school district, located in Newnan, GA with about 427 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 30 teachers, Atkinson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Atkinson Elementary School, located at 14 Nimmons Street in Newnan, Georgia, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Coweta County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Atkinson Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is an integral part of the Newnan community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Like other schools in the Coweta County district, Atkinson Elementary prioritizes high standards for student achievement, instruction, and extracurricular engagement. For those looking for official updates, curriculum guides, or information regarding school policies and events, the district maintains a centralized hub of information available at their website, [cowetaschools.org](http://cowetaschools.org).

For more information, contact Atkinson Elementary School at (770) 254-2835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14 Nimmons St
Newnan, GA 30263
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ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newnan, GA with about 427 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Coweta County
Total Students:
427
Teachers:
30
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 427 students

White
50.4%
Black or African American
30.9%
Hispanic/Latino
12.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

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.