EARLY COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Early County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Early County school district, located in Blakely, GA with about 961 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 80 teachers, Early County 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.
Early County Elementary School, located in Blakely, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Early County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its students, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.
In addition to its academic focus, the school actively promotes student engagement through various programs and a commitment to utilizing technology in the classroom. Being part of the broader Early County school system, the elementary school works closely with district leadership to implement evidence-based instructional strategies and maintain strong communication with parents and the local community. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic policies, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates.
For more information, contact Early County Elementary School at (229) 723-4101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4101
http://www.early.k12.ga.us
EARLY COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Blakely, GA with about 961 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Early County
- Total Students:
- 961
- Teachers:
- 80.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 961 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EARLY COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.4%
- White
- 22.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.