SOUTHWEST LAURENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southwest Laurens Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Laurens County school district, located in Rentz, GA with about 1,057 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 63 teachers, Southwest Laurens Elementary 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.

Southwest Laurens Elementary School is a public primary school located in Rentz, Georgia, serving the local community within the Laurens County School District. Situated at 1799 GA Highway 117, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic development and a supportive learning environment designed to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

As part of the Laurens County Board of Education (LCBOE) system, the school operates under the district’s broader mission to foster student growth and community engagement. Families and community members interested in specific academic programs, faculty information, or district-wide policies can find further details through the official school district website at http://lcboe.net.

For more information, contact Southwest Laurens Elementary at (478) 984-4276 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.